Luke 11:7 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The friend inside refuses at first: the door is shut, his children are in bed, and he will not get up.
What Does Luke 11:7 Mean?
Jesus voices the neighbor's reluctance. In a one-room village house the family slept together; unbolting the door would wake everyone. Trouble me not is the answer of a man weighing friendship against inconvenience.
The refusal sets up the parable's turn. Jesus often teaches by contrast: if a grudging neighbor, for the lowest of motives, will finally rise, how much more will the Father, who never sleeps and is never inconvenienced, answer those who call on him. The closed door in the story exists to make God's open door shine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 11:7
What does Luke 11:7 mean?
The friend inside refuses at first: the door is shut, his children are in bed, and he will not get up.