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NASB | Luke 11:8 "I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 11:8 "I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything just because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence and boldness he will get up and give him whatever he needs. |
Bible Question (short): Is it by works or by grace? |
Question (full): Dear NASB Forum, Luke 11:8 seems to say that God answers because of persistence. In other words, it seems to imply that asking God once concerning a matter is not enough - that we must keep on asking and keep on knocking until He answers. If we are His children, then why does He not simply hear us and answer the first time? Is it truly grace if our prayers are answered according to our persistence instead of according to His loving care? How do we reconcile this attitude with 2 Pet 1:3 that says that His divine power has already granted us everything we need for life and godliness? Thanks. McGracer |