Luke 18:7-8

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

⁷ And _v will not God give justice to _w his elect, _x who cry to him day and night? _{y z} Will he delay long over them? ⁸ I tell you, he will give justice to them _a speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, _b will he find faith on earth?"

1. Cross References
   Revelation 6:10
   They cried out with a loud voice, "O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?
   Isaiah 63:4
   For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and my year of redemption had come.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 8:33
   Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.
   Colossians 3:12
   Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
   Titus 1:1
   Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness.
   Mark 13:20
   And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 88:1
   O Lord, God of my salvation; I cry out day and night before you.
   
4. Cross References
   James 5:7
   Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
   
5. Cross References
   2 Peter 3:9
   The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
   
6. Cross References
   Hebrews 10:37
   For, "Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay.
   
7. Cross References
   Luke 17:26 - 30
   Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
   Matthew 24:12
   And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.