The Parable of the Unjust Judge or the Parable of the Importunate Widow is a parable of Jesus found in the Gospel of Luke, 18:1-9. It concerns a judge "who did not fear God, neither did he care for people." Nevertheless, he eventually agreed to do justice to a poor widow because she was so persistent in demanding justice. The framing material of the parable explains that it demonstrates the need to always pray and never give up.