# Connecting Statement:

This is the beginning of an explanation of the parable in [Luke 18:1-5](../18/01.md).

# Now

This word indicates that Jesus has ended the parable and has started explaining its meaning.

# will not God also bring ... night?

Jesus uses a question to teach the disciples. This can be a statement. Alternate translation: "God will also certainly bring ... night!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])

# his chosen ones

"the people he has chosen"

# Will he delay long over them?

Jesus uses a question to teach the disciples. This can be a statement. Alternate translation: "He will certainly not delay long over them!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])