Though (ε κα). Κα ε would be "Even if," a different idea.

Because he is his friend (δια το εινα φιλον αυτο…

I tell you. The Latin Vulgate here adds, "if he continues knocking." Though this is not in the Greek, it is indispensable that it should b…

Because of his importunity.—Literally, because of his shamelessness. The word is not used elsewhere in the New Testament,…

See the power of insistent prayer; and you, beloved, can have all that you really need for yourselves or others if you will only ask for it in the …

St. Cyril of Alexandria: The Savior had previously taught, in answer to the request of His apostles, how people ought to pray.…

The point of the parable depends partly on the context and partly on the meaning of the word “persistence” or “boldness” (NIV, NASB; GK 357) or “im…

I say unto you
This is the accommodation of the parable; to these words are premised, in the Vulgate Latin version, …

Christ encourages fervency and constancy in prayer. We must come for what we need, as a person does to their neighbor or friend, who is kind to the…