Luke - 11:6



6 for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,'

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Explanation and meaning of Luke 11:6.

Differing Translations

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For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
since a friend of mine on a journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him;
seeing a friend of mine came out of the way unto me, and I have not what I shall set before him,
For a friend of my in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
for a friend of mine has just come to my house from a distance, and I have nothing for him to eat'?
because a friend of mine has arrived from a journey to me, and I do not have anything to set before him.'
for a friend of mine has arrived at my house after a journey, and I have nothing to offer him;'

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

In his journey is come - Or, perhaps more literally, A friend of mine is come to me out of his way, εξ ὁδου, which renders the case more urgent - a friend of mine, benighted, belated, and who has lost his way, is come unto me. This was a strong reason why he should have prompt relief.

For a friend of mine in his journey,.... Or "out of the way"; having lost his way, being benighted; and has rambled about for some time, and at length,
is come to me; for lodging and entertainment:
and I have nothing to set before him; to refresh him with, after such a fatigue, before he goes to bed, which was very requisite and proper.

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