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Luke 11:7 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 11:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 cannot rise and give thee.”
Luke 11:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:7
Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed—The friend's initial refusal shocks Jesus's audience because it violates sacred hospitality norms. The Greek verb translated Trouble me not (μή μοι κόπους πάρεχε, mē moi kopous pareche) literally means 'Do not cause me troubles/labors.' This response would bring communal shame in that culture.The excuses mount: the door is now shut (ἡ θύρα κέκλεισται, hē thyra kekleistai, perfect tense indicating completed action with ongoing state—barred and bolted), my children are with me in bed (τὰ παιδία μου μετ' ἐμοῦ εἰς τὴν κοίτην ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:7
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“the centurion sent friends to him”
“the bridegroom came”
“and has shut the door”
“let no one cause me any trouble”