Luke 11:7 net — Then he will reply from inside,‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot…

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"Then he will reply from inside,‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’"

— Luke 11:7, NET Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

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and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And do not lead us into temptation.”

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Then he said to them,“Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him,‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,

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because a friend of mine has stopped here while on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.’

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Then he will reply from inside,‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’

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I tell you, even though the man inside will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of the first man’s sheer persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

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“So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.

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For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Luke 11:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:7 say?
Luke 11:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he will reply from inside,‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’”
Where is Luke 11:7 in the Bible?
Luke 11:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 7.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 11:7.
What translation should I read Luke 11:7 in?
Luke 11:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 11:7?
Luke 11:7 reads (NET): “Then he will reply from inside,‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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