Read Full ChapterI tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.
World English Bible (WEB)
I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Though{G1499} he will{G1453} not{G3756} rise{G1453}{(G5685)} and give{G1325}{(G5692)} him{G846}, because{G1223} he is{G1511}{(G5750)} his{G846} friend{G5384}, yet{G1065} because{G1223} of his{G846} importunity{G335} he will rise{G450}{(G5631)} and give{G1325}{(G5692)} him{G846} as many as{G3745} he needeth{G5535}{(G5719)}.
Strong's King James
(8) I tell you, even though he won't get up to give him, though being his friend, at any rate through his persistence he will get up to give him whatever needed.
The F.O.G
[8] I tell you, even if friendship won't make him get up, persistent knocking will! He'll give you whatever you need.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘I say to you, even if he will not give to him, having risen, because of his being his friend, yet because of his importunity, having risen, he will give him as many as he doth need;
Young's Literal Translation
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