contexts: The Parable of the Unjust Judge ( also known as the Parable of the Importunate Widow or the Parable of the Persistent Widow ) , is one of the parables of Jesus which appears in Luke Luke 18 : 1 - 8 . In it a judge who lacks compassion is repeatedly approached by a poor widow , seeking justice . Initially rejecting her demands , he eventually honors her request so he will not be worn out by her persistence .
name: Parable of the Unjust Judge
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answers.span_text: Luke 18 : 1 - 8
questions.input_text: the story of the persistent widow in the bible