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Luke 11:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 11:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 11:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:8
Because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth—The Greek noun ἀναίδεια (anaideia), translated importunity, literally means 'shamelessness' or 'bold persistence.' It's the audacity to keep knocking despite initial refusal. Some scholars translate it as 'persistence' or 'avoidance of shame' (the friend outside would bring shame on the household if turned away).The parable's climax: persistence overcomes reluctance. Jesus's point is kal v'chomer (light and heavy), a rabbinical argument: if persistence works with a reluctant friend, how much more with God who is eager t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:8
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“Let me go, for the day breaks. Jacob said”
“who is one of you”
“and not give up”
“brothers”
“a Canaanite woman came out from those borders”
“I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.”
“and for those at Laodicea”