Parables of Jesus
The Friend at Night
Prayer
Read: Luke 11:5-8
SeeIn the Parable of the Friend at Night, a friend eventually agrees to help his neighbor due to his persistent demands rather than because of their friendship, despite the late hour and the inconvenience of it. This parable demonstrates the need to pray without giving up. It appears in the Gospel of Luke immediately after Jesus teaches the Lord's Prayer, and can therefore be viewed as a continuation of Jesus teaching his disciples how to pray.
Jesus is stressing the necessity of fervor and perseverance in prayer. The question that opens the parable ("Which of you who has a friend...?") is intended to be answered as an emphatic "No!", since no friend would refuse to help under such circumstances. However, Jesus points out that even if friendship wasn't a big enough motivation, help would still be forthcoming. The parable is therefore a strong incentive to pray.
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"The Friend at Night"
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