Luk 11:1-13 | JFB | STEP | 1. one, &c.-- struck with either the matter or the manner of our Lord's prayers. as John, &c.-- From this reference to John, it is possible that disciple had not heard the Sermon on the Mount. Nothing of John's inner teaching (to his own disciples) has been preserved to us, but we may be sure he never taught his disciples to say, "Our Father."

‏ Luke 11:1-13

CHAPTER 11 Lu 11:1-13. The Disciples Taught to Pray.

1. one, &c.--struck with either the matter or the manner of our Lord's prayers.

as John, &c.--From this reference to John, it is possible that disciple had not heard the Sermon on the Mount. Nothing of John's inner teaching (to his own disciples) has been preserved to us, but we may be sure he never taught his disciples to say, "Our Father."

2-4. (See on Mt 6:9-13).

5-8. at midnight ... for a friend is come--The heat in warm countries makes evening preferable to-day for travelling; but "midnight" is everywhere a most unseasonable hour of call, and for that very reason it is here selected.

9-13. (See on Mt 7:7-11.)