when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.

and he within should give this answer, don't trouble me now: the door is made fast, and my family are all in bed: I can't get up to supply you.

I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.

imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.