Matthew 7:10

Or, a fish also, shall ask,—a serpent, will give him?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

In Context

9Or what man, from among yourselves, whom his son shall ask for a loaf,—a stone, will give him?

11If then, ye, being, evil, know how, good gifts, to be giving unto your children, how much more, will, your Father who is in the heavens, give good things to them that ask, him?

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Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:8-12

The Sermon on the Mount. 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to… Read the whole commentary →

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