Luke 11:8

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Summary

I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

Because of

Colossians 4:12

General references

Genesis 18:31

Matthew 21:22

Bible References

Because of

Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up.

and said, "Let me go, because the dawn has come." "I won't let you go," Jacob replied, "unless you bless me."

Suddenly, a Canaanite woman from that territory came near and began to shout, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed!"

Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me

I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me,

For I want you to know how much I struggle for you, for those in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen me face to face.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of the Messiah Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature, completely convinced of the entire will of God.

General references

"Look," Abraham said, "I've presumed to speak to my LORD" so what if 20 are found there?" "For the sake of those 20," the LORD responded, "I won't destroy it."

You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe."