Luke 11:10

For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

In Context

9I also say to you: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.

11And what father is there among you, of whom if his son ask bread, he will give him a stone; or a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent?

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Cross References

Luke 18:1AND he spoke also a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

James 5:11Behold, we count those happy who endure. Ye heard of the patience of Job, and saw the end of the Lord[5:11]; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:2-14

The Disciples Taught to Pray. 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into… Read the whole commentary →

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