Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” New Living Translation 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?” English Standard Version I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Berean Standard Bible 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?” Berean Literal Bible 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?" King James Bible I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? New King James Version I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” New American Standard Bible 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?” NASB 1995 “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?” NASB 1977 “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?” Legacy Standard Bible 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?” Amplified Bible 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?” Christian Standard Bible I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?” American Standard Version I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Contemporary English Version He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith? English Revised Version I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Howbeit when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? GOD'S WORD® Translation I can guarantee that he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Good News Translation 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?" International Standard Version I tell you, he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Majority Standard Bible 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?? NET Bible I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" New Heart English Bible I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" Webster's Bible Translation I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, will he find faith on the earth? Weymouth New Testament Yes, He will soon avenge their wrongs. Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" World English Bible I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI 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?” Berean Literal Bible 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?" Young's Literal Translation 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?' Smith's Literal Translation I say to you, that he will do their avenging swiftly. But the Son of man having come, shall he find faith upon earth Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI 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? Catholic Public Domain Version 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?” New American Bible 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?” New Revised Standard Version I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI say to you, he will avenge them promptly. But when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on the earth? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “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?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament 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? Mace New Testament 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? Weymouth New Testament Yes, He will soon avenge their wrongs. Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Persistent Widow…7Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? 8I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” 9To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:… Cross References Matthew 24:12-13 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. / But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 2 Peter 3:3-4 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.” Revelation 6:9-11 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. Hebrews 10:37-38 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.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5 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, ... 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 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. James 5:7-8 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. 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. Revelation 3:10-11 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. Matthew 25:1-13 “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. ... Isaiah 66:15-16 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. Malachi 3:1-2 “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. Daniel 12:1 “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. Zechariah 14:5 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. Isaiah 2:12 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— Treasury of Scripture 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. Psalm 46:5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. Psalm 143:7-9 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… 2 Peter 2:3 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. Matthew 24:9-13,24 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… 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you… Hebrews 10:23-26 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) … Jump to Previous Avenge Cause Earth Faith Find However Indeed Justice Nevertheless Quickly Right Soon Speedily Vindicate WrongsJump to Next Avenge Cause Earth Faith Find However Indeed Justice Nevertheless Quickly Right Soon Speedily Vindicate WrongsLuke 18 1. Of the importunate widow.9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector. 15. Of Children brought to Jesus. 18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches. 28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake. 31. He foretells his death; 35. and restores a blind man to sight. 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. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, who is teaching His disciples about the importance of persistent prayer and faith. 2. The Son of Man A title Jesus uses for Himself, emphasizing His role in both His humanity and His divine mission. 3. The Elect Refers to God's chosen people, who are the recipients of His justice and mercy. 4. The Earth The setting for the return of the Son of Man, where the presence of faith is questioned. 5. The Parable of the Persistent Widow The preceding parable that illustrates the need for persistent prayer and faith in God's justice. Teaching Points The Importance of Persistent FaithJust as the widow persistently sought justice, believers are called to maintain unwavering faith and prayer, trusting in God's timing and justice. The Challenge of Enduring Faith 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. The Certainty of God's Justice 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. Readiness for Christ's Return 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. Faith in Action 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.(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 (James 5:8-9), 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.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 (Matthew 25:5)? "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). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I tellλέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (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 Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. He will promptly carry out ποιήσει (poiēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (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 Strong's 1557: (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 Strong's 846: 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 Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. [when] the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 5207: 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 Strong's 444: 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 Strong's 2064: To come, go. will He find εὑρήσει (heurēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2147: 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 Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. earth?” γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. 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