Translations
Modern
…because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.’
Traditional
For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
Literal
…since a friend of mine came to me from a journey, and I have nothing that I will set before him.’?
Latin
…quoniam amicus meus venit de via ad me, et non habeo quod ponam ante illum,
Original
Greek
English
…because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.’
Notes
a friend of mine has come to me on a journey: Standards of hospitality in first-century Jewish culture required a host to find adequate provisions for a visitor.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Lord's Prayer Taughtc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Prayer
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Friend at Midnight Jesus, the Christ: Teaches his Disciples to Pray Parables: Parables of Christ: Importunate Friend Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To