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Matthew 7:8
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For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds,
For euery one that asketh, receiueth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shalbe opened.
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
"For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
"For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.
For whosoeuer asketh, receiueth: and he, that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
"For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.
For everyone who keeps asking receives; he who keeps seeking finds; and to him who keeps knocking, the door will be opened.
For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
Yes, whoever continues to ask will receive. Whoever continues to look will find. And whoever continues to knock will have the door opened for them.
For whoever asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, the door is opened.
For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock.
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
For each one that asks receives, and the one that seeks finds; and to the one knocking, it will be opened.
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Because to everyone who makes a request, it will be given; and he who is searching will get his desire, and to him who gives the sign, the door will be open.
For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
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For every one who asketh receiveth, and he who seeketh findeth; and to him who knocketh it is opened.
For, every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
For he that asketh, receaueth: and he that seketh, fyndeth: and to hym that knocketh, it shalbe opened.
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
For it is always he who asks that receives, he who seeks that finds, and he who knocks that has the door opened to him.
For ech that axith, takith; and he that sekith, fyndith; and it schal be openyd to hym, that knockith.
for every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door shall be opened.
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
Everyone who asks receives what he asks for. Everyone who looks finds what he is looking for. Everyone who knocks has the door opened to him.
For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
For, whosoever asketh, receiveth, and, he that seeketh, findeth, - and, to him that knocketh, shall it be opened.
For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
For whosoever axeth receaveth and he yt seketh fyndeth and to hym that knocketh it shalbe opened.
for every one who is asking doth receive, and he who is seeking doth find, and to him who is knocking it shall be opened.
For whosoeuer axeth, receaueth: and he that seketh, fyndeth: and to hym yt knocketh, it shal opened.
for every one that asks, does receive: he that seeks, does find: and he that knocks at the door, is admitted.
If you ask, you will receive. If you knock, the door will be opened. If you look, you will find.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Matthew 15:22-28, 2 Chronicles 33:1, 2 Chronicles 33:2, 2 Chronicles 33:19, Psalms 81:10, Psalms 81:16, John 2:2, John 3:8-10, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:43, Acts 9:11
Reciprocal: Exodus 33:7 - sought 1 Samuel 23:11 - And the Lord 1 Kings 3:5 - Ask what 1 Chronicles 16:10 - let the heart 1 Chronicles 28:9 - if thou seek 2 Chronicles 1:7 - Ask 2 Chronicles 15:2 - if ye seek him 2 Chronicles 33:13 - he was entreated Ezra 8:23 - and he was entreated Job 8:5 - thou wouldest Psalms 27:4 - seek Proverbs 2:5 - shalt Proverbs 8:17 - those Isaiah 55:6 - Seek Isaiah 58:9 - shalt thou Jeremiah 29:12 - General Ezekiel 36:37 - I will yet Amos 5:4 - Seek Zephaniah 2:3 - Seek ye Zechariah 10:1 - ye Matthew 6:5 - when Matthew 7:24 - whosoever Matthew 20:31 - but they cried Luke 11:9 - Ask John 16:24 - ask Acts 8:22 - pray Acts 10:2 - and prayed Philippians 4:6 - in James 4:2 - because 1 John 3:22 - whatsoever
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For everyone that asketh receiveth,.... For God is no respecter of persons; whoever makes application, be he a Jew, or a Gentile, rich or poor, bond or free, a man of great gifts, or mean parts, provided he asks aright, from right principles, and with right views, shall not lose his labour; but shall receive all such good things at the hand of God, as are suitable and convenient for him.
And he that seeketh findeth; he that seeks for God in Christ, the grace and mercy of God, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; that seeks after the true riches, both of grace and glory, shall be sure to find them; see Proverbs 21:21.
And to him that knocketh it shall be opened: that is, to him that is constant at the throne of grace, who continues knocking at the door of mercy, and will have no denial, it shall be opened to him; and he shall have entrance into the holiest of all by the blood of Jesus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Ask, and it shall be given you ... - There are here three different forms presented of seeking the things which we need from God - asking, ‘seeking, and knocking. The latter is taken from the act of knocking at a door for admittance. See Luke 13:25; Revelation 3:20. The phrases signify to seek with earnestness, diligence, and perseverance. The promise is, that what we seek shall be given us. It is of course implied that we seek with a proper spirit, with humility, sincerity, and perseverance. It is implied, also, that we ask the things which it may be consistent for God to give - that is, things which he has promised to give, and which would be best for us, and most for his own honor, 1 John 5:14. Of that God is to be the judge. And here there is the utmost latitude which a creature can ask. God is willing to provide for us, to forgive our sins, to save our souls, to befriend us in trial, to comfort us in death, to extend the gospel through the world. Man “can” ask no higher things of God; and these he may ask, assured that he is willing to grant them.
Christ encourages us to do this by the conduct of parents. No parent turns away his child with that which would be injurious. He would not give him a stone instead of bread, or a serpent instead of a fish. God is better and kinder than the most tender earthly parents; and with what confidence, therefore, may we come as his children, and ask what we need! Parents, he says, are evil; that is, are imperfect, often partial, and not unfrequently passionate; but God is free from all this, and therefore is ready and willing to aid us.
Every one that asketh receiveth - That is, every one that asks aright; that prays in faith, and in submission to the will of God. He does not always give the very thing which we ask, but he gives what would be better. A parent will not always confer the “very thing” which a child asks, but he will seek the welfare of the child, and give what he thinks will be most for its good. Paul asked that the thorn from his flesh might be removed. God did not “literally” grant the request, but told him that his “grace” should be “sufficient” for him. See the notes at 2 Corinthians 12:7-9.
A fish - A fish has some resemblance to a serpent; yet no parent would attempt to deceive his child in this. So God will not give to us that which might appear to be of use, but which would be injurious.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 7:8. For every one that asketh receiveth — Prayer is always heard after one manner or other. No soul can pray in vain that prays as directed above. The truth and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus are pledged for its success. - Ye SHALL receive - ye SHALL find-it SHALL be opened. These words are as strongly binding on the side of God, as thou shalt do no murder is on the side of man. Bring Christ's word, and Christ's sacrifice with thee, and not one of Heaven's blessings can be denied thee. Luke 11:9.
