Matthew 7:8

Ask, Seek, Knock · Matthew 7:7–12
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Translations

Modern
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Traditional
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Literal
For everyone asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking, it will be opened.
Latin
Omnis enim qui petit, accipit: et qui quærit, invenit: et pulsanti aperietur.

Original

Greek
English
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Notes

This passage teaches persistence in prayer. But Jesus does not say God will fulfill extravagant desires. God's people should seek daily needs and spiritual blessings (Matthew 6:10–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses

Events

Parallels

Luke 11:5–13

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Letter of James Moses Reward

Topics

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