Luke 11:5-8
“And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I can not rise and give thee. I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.”
What does Luke 11:5-8 mean?
The Bible verse Luke 11:5-8 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing…
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In Luke 11:5-8, we encounter a striking parable that teaches us about the nature of prayer, friendship, and the importance of persistence. The parable presents a relatable situation in which a person in need approaches a friend late at night, asking for help: "And he said unto…
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O Lord of Heaven and Earth, In the stillness of this midnight hour, I come before You, reflecting on the profound teachings of Your Word as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. I am reminded of the parable You shared about the neighbor who, despite initial reluctance, was moved to…
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