Luke 11:8

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

Cross References

Genesis 32:26

Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.”

Luke 11:7

And he answers from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’

Romans 15:30

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf,

2 Corinthians 12:8

Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me,

Colossians 2:1

For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for all who have not seen me face to face.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always wrestling in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills.

Judges 14:17

She wept before him the seven days that their feast lasted; and because she nagged him, on the seventh day he told her. Then she explained the riddle to her people.

1 Samuel 1:12

As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth.