Translations
Modern
And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’
Traditional
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.
Literal
And he, answering from within, may say, ‘Do not cause me trouble; already the door has been shut, and my children are with me in the bed. I am not able, having risen up, to give to you.’
Latin
…et ille de intus respondens dicat: Noli mihi molestus esse, jam ostium clausum est, et pueri mei mecum sunt in cubili: non possum surgere, et dare tibi.
Original
Greek
English
And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Lord's Prayer Taughtc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Furniture Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Prayer
Topics
Beds used for Sleeping On Houses: Doors of, How Fastened 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