KJV ORIGINAL
For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A friend of mine just showed up from traveling, and I literally have nothing to offer him to eat.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes we're caught empty-handed when people need us most.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jewish culture placed a high value on hospitality, where welcoming travelers and providing for their needs was considered a sacred duty, often at any hour. Jesus tells this parable in Luke 11 as part of his teaching on prayer, using the scenario of a man whose unexpected guest arrives at night and finds him unprepared. This story draws from everyday life in ancient Palestine to illustrate the persistence needed when approaching God in prayer.
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