CHAP. XVIII. 1.And He spakea parableunto them tothisend, thatmen oughtalwaysto pray,and not tofaint; 2.Saying,There was in a citya judge,which fearednotGod, neitherregardedman : 3.And therewas a widow in thatcity; and she came unto him, saying,Avenge me of mine ad versary. 4.And he would not fora while: but afterwards hesaidwithinhimself,Though I fearnot God, nor regardman ; 5.Yet becausethiswidow troublethme, I will avengeher,lestby her continualcoming she weary me. 6.And theLord said,Hear what the unjustjudge saitb. 7.And shallnot God avenge His own elect,which crydayand nightunto Him, though He bear long withthem ? 8.I tellyou that He willavenge them speedily. Neverthelesswhen the Son of man cometh,shallHe findfaithon the earth? THEOPHYL.Our Lord having spoken of the trialsand dangerswhich were coming,adds immediatelyafterward theirremedy,namely,constantand earnestprayer. CHRYS. He who hath redeemed thee,hath shewn thee what He wouldhavethee do. He would have thee be instantin prayer,He wouldhavetheeponderinthyhearttheblessings