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Luke 11:6 Cross-References
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“For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? in: or, out of his way”
Luke 11:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:6
For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him—The explanation reveals the desperation: a traveling friend (φίλος, philos) has arrived unexpectedly in his journey (ἐξ ὁδοῦ, ex hodou, literally 'from the road'). Ancient travel was dangerous and unpredictable; travelers often arrived at odd hours seeking shelter.The phrase I have nothing to set before him (οὐκ ἔχω ὃ παραθήσω αὐτῷ, ouk echō ho parathēsō autō) expresses not mere inconvenience but social crisis. The verb parathēsō (to set before, serve) implies proper hospitality, not grudging provision. Cul...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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