Luke 11:5

"Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”"

Key Reflection

In Luke 11:5, Jesus instructs his followers to pray for forgiveness of sins, drawing a parallel between seeking forgiveness from God and forgiving others. This prayer reflects the Jewish practice of communal confession and highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships in fostering a spiritual community. The original audience would have understood this as part of their broader religious and social responsibilities, emphasizing that genuine repentance involves both individual and collective action.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 5-7. And he said unto them, &c. Jesus proceeds to show that, in order to obtain the blessing, it was necessary to persevere in asking for it. For this purpose he introduces the case of a friend's asking bread of another for one who had come to him unexpectedly. His design is solely to show the necessity of being importunate or persevering in prayer to God. At midnight. A time when it would be most inconvenient for his friend to help him; an hour when he would naturally be in bed and his house shut. Three loaves. There is nothing particularly denoted by the number three in this place.

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