Luke 11:7
“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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
I say unto you,.... This is the accommodation of the parable; to these words are premised, in the Vulgate Latin version,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 11:5-7
And he said unto them ... - Jesus proceeds to show that, in order to obtain the blessing, it was necessary to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
My children are with me in bed - Or, I and my children are in bed; this is Bishop Pearce's translation, and seems to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 11:1-13
Prayer is one of the great laws of natural religion. That man is a brute, is a monster, that never prays, that never…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Trouble me not The answer is rough and discouraging. He does not say -friend." His phrase implies irritation. The…