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However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” <a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” <a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I say to you that He will execute their avenging in quickness. Nevertheless, the Son of Man having come, will He find faith on the earth?" <a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a> I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? <a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on the earth?” <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [this kind of persistent] faith on the earth?” <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? ” <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith? <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Howbeit when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can guarantee that he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> I tell you, he will judge in their favor and do it quickly. But will the Son of Man find faith on earth when he comes?" <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> I tell you, he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?? <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, will he find faith on the earth? <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, He will soon avenge their wrongs. Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I say to you that He will execute justice to them quickly; but the Son of Man having come, will He find faith on the earth?” <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I say to you that He will execute their avenging in quickness. Nevertheless, the Son of Man having come, will He find faith on the earth?" <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I say to you, that He will execute the justice to them quickly; but the Son of Man having come, shall he find the faith upon the earth?' <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I say to you, that he will do their avenging swiftly. But the Son of man having come, shall he find faith upon earth<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I say to you, that he will quickly revenge them. But yet the Son of man, when he cometh, shall he find, think you, faith on earth? <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I tell you that he will quickly bring vindication to them. Yet truly, when the Son of man returns, do you think that he will find faith on earth?” <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I say to you, he will avenge them promptly. But when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on the earth? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “I say to you that he shall perform their vindication quickly. However, The Son of Man shall come, and will he then find faith on the earth?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>I say unto you, that He will avenge them speedily. Moreover the Son of man having come, will He then find faith upon the earth?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Yes, I tell you, that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, ah! shall he find faith on the earth?<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I tell you, he will speedily avenge them, however, when the son of man comes, how few of the faithful will he find in the land? <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, He will soon avenge their wrongs. Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>I say to you, that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, will the Son of Man, when He cometh, find the faith on the earth?"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>I tell you, He will avenge them speedily. And yet when the Son of man cometh, shall He find faith in the land?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/18-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7101" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">The Persistent Widow</a> …7Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? 8<a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">He will promptly carry out</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5034.htm" title="5034: tachei (N-DNS) -- Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. in haste."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1557.htm" title="1557: ekdikēsin (N-AFS) -- (a) a defense, avenging, vindication, vengeance, (b) full (complete) punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution.">justice</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on their behalf.</a> <a href="/greek/4133.htm" title="4133: plēn (Conj) -- However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.">Nevertheless,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">when the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To come, go. ">comes,</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">will He find</a> <a href="/greek/687.htm" title="687: ara (Conj) -- A form of ara, denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistin (N-AFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth?” </a> 9To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">Matthew 24:12-13</a> Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. / But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3-4</a> Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. / “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Revelation 6:9-11</a> And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld. / And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” / Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed. <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37-38</a> For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. / But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-3</a> For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a> Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Revelation 3:10-11</a> Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. / I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a> “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... <a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a> For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1-2</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. / But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Zechariah 14:5</a> You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him. <a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a> For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?he will.<a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Psalm 46:5</a> God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.<a href="/psalms/143-7.htm">Psalm 143:7-9</a> Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit… <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">2 Peter 2:3</a> And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.when.<a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Matthew 24:9-13,24</a> Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake… <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-3</a> But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you… <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23-26</a> Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Avenge</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/17-19.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/15-8.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/13-30.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/luke/13-33.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/luke/16-6.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-21.htm">Speedily</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Vindicate</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Wrongs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Avenge</a> <a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/19-44.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/18-42.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/luke/19-4.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Speedily</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-3.htm">Vindicate</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Wrongs</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div>1. <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a> 18. <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a> 31. <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I tell you, This phrase indicates a direct and authoritative statement from Jesus, emphasizing the certainty and importance of what follows. It is a common introduction in Jesus' teachings, underscoring His role as a teacher and prophet.He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. This refers to God's assurance of justice for His chosen ones, echoing themes from the Old Testament where God is depicted as a righteous judge (<a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8</a>, <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a>). The context of the parable of the persistent widow (<a href="/luke/18.htm">Luke 18:1-7</a>) highlights God's responsiveness to persistent prayer and His commitment to justice, contrasting with the unjust judge in the parable.Nevertheless, This word introduces a contrast or a shift in focus. It suggests that despite the assurance of divine justice, there is an underlying concern or question that needs to be addressed.when the Son of Man comes, The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term used by Jesus, rooted in <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where it describes a figure with authority and dominion. This phrase points to the second coming of Christ, a future event anticipated in Christian eschatology, where Jesus will return to establish His kingdom and execute final judgment.will He find faith on earth?” This rhetorical question highlights a concern about the state of faith among believers at the time of Christ's return. It implies a potential scarcity of genuine faith, urging self-examination and perseverance in faith. This connects to other scriptural warnings about apostasy and the need for vigilance (<a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">Matthew 24:12-13</a>, <a href="/2_timothy/3.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a>). It serves as a call to maintain faithfulness and readiness for the return of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, who is teaching His disciples about the importance of persistent prayer and faith. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_son_of_man.htm">The Son of Man</a> A title Jesus uses for Himself, emphasizing His role in both His humanity and His divine mission. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_elect.htm">The Elect</a> Refers to God's chosen people, who are the recipients of His justice and mercy. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a> The setting for the return of the Son of Man, where the presence of faith is questioned. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_parable_of_the_persistent_widow.htm">The Parable of the Persistent Widow</a> The preceding parable that illustrates the need for persistent prayer and faith in God's justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_persistent_faith.htm">The Importance of Persistent Faith</a> Just as the widow persistently sought justice, believers are called to maintain unwavering faith and prayer, trusting in God's timing and justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_challenge_of_enduring_faith.htm">The Challenge of Enduring Faith</a> Jesus' question about finding faith on earth challenges believers to examine their own faithfulness and commitment to living out their beliefs in a world that often opposes them. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_justice.htm">The Certainty of God's Justice</a> The assurance that God will "promptly carry out justice" for His elect encourages believers to trust in His righteous judgment, even when it seems delayed. <a href="/topical/r/readiness_for_christ's_return.htm">Readiness for Christ's Return</a> The unexpected nature of the Son of Man's return calls for a life of readiness, marked by active faith and anticipation of His coming. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> True faith is demonstrated through actions, as seen in the widow's persistence. Believers are encouraged to live out their faith through consistent prayer and righteous living.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_hypostatic_union.htm">What is the Hypostatic Union?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_great_falling_away.htm">What is the Great Falling Away?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_persistence_achieve_justice.htm">How does persistence lead to justice despite indifference?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_18_1-8_explain_persistent_prayer.htm">How does Luke 18:1–8 reconcile the idea of a just God with the need for persistent prayer to gain His attention? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith?--The question implies, it is obvious, an answer in the negative. When St. Luke wrote his Gospel, men were witnessing a primary, though partial, fulfilment of the prophecy. Iniquity was abounding, and the love of many was waxing cold. And yet in one sense He was near, even at the doors (<a href="/context/james/5-8.htm" title="Be you also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near.">James 5:8-9</a>), when men thought that the wheels of His chariot drove slowly. So has it been, and so will it be, in the great "days of the Lord" in the Church's history, which are preludes of the final Advent; so shall it be in that Advent itself.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. "Non bientot, mais bien rite" (Godet). It means that God will act in accordance with his servant's prayer, not soon, but suddenly; sure and sudden at the crisis the action of Divine providence comes at the last "as a thief in the night." Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? These difficult words seem to point at least to a fear lest, the second coming being long delayed, true faith would have died out of the hearts even of the godly. Such a fear might be Jesus'; for we know, from his own lips, that to him, while on earth and wearing the body of humiliation, the day and hour of the second advent was not known. Was not our Lord speaking with the same sad onlook in his parable of the virgins, when he said, "they all slumbered and slept," wise virgins as well as foolish (<a href="/matthew/25-5.htm">Matthew 25:5</a>)? "It is often the case that God's action as a Deliverer is delayed until his people have ceased to hope for deliverance. So it was with Israel in Egypt; so was it with her again in Babylon. ' Grief was calm and hope was dead' among the exiles when the word came that they were to return to their own land; and then the news seemed too good to be true. They were 'like them that dream' when they heard the good tidings. This method of Divine action - long delay followed by a sudden crisis - so frankly recognized by Christ, is one to which we find it hard to reconcile ourselves. These parables help us so far, but they do not settle everything. They contain no philosophy of Divine delay, but simply a proclamation of the fact, and an assurance that, in spite of delay, all will go well at the last with those who trust in God" (Professor Bruce). <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. He will promptly carry out ποιήσει (poiēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. justice ἐκδίκησιν (ekdikēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1557.htm">Strong's 1557: </a> (a) a defense, avenging, vindication, vengeance, (b) full (complete) punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution. on their behalf. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Nevertheless, πλὴν (plēn) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4133.htm">Strong's 4133: </a> However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. [when] the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. comes, ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. will He find εὑρήσει (heurēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. faith πίστιν (pistin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. earth?” γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/18-8.htm">Luke 18:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/18-8.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/18-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 18:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 18:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 18:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 18:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>