Luke 11:8

Updated: June 3, 2025
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I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.
World English Bible (WEB)
I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Though{G1499} he will{G1453} not{G3756} rise{G1453}{(G5685)} and give{G1325}{(G5692)} him{G846}, because{G1223} he is{G1511}{(G5750)} his{G846} friend{G5384}, yet{G1065} because{G1223} of his{G846} importunity{G335} he will rise{G450}{(G5631)} and give{G1325}{(G5692)} him{G846} as many as{G3745} he needeth{G5535}{(G5719)}.
KJV with Strongs
(8) I tell you, even though he won't get up to give him, though being his friend, at any rate through his persistence he will get up to give him whatever needed.
The F.O.G
I tell you, even if friendship won't make him get up, persistent knocking will! He'll give you whatever you need.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘I say to you, even if he will not give to him, having risen, because of his being his friend, yet because of his importunity, having risen, he will give him as many as he doth need;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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