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Luke 11:5 Cross-References
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The Parable of the Persistent Friend
“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;”
Luke 11:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:5
Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight—Jesus introduces the parable of the importunate friend with a scenario testing the boundaries of ancient Near Eastern hospitality. The setting at midnight (μεσονύκτιον, mesonyklion) creates maximum inconvenience, yet the cultural obligation to provide for a traveling guest supersedes personal comfort.The request for three loaves (τρεῖς ἄρτους, treis artous) is specific and modest—just enough for one meal for the unexpected visitor. Ancient Palestinian hospitality demanded that any guest receive food, regardless of the hour. Fa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:5
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