Luke 11:10

For he that asks receives, he that searches finds, and to him that knocks the door shall be opened.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

9And so I say to you — Ask, and your prayer shall be granted: search, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you.

11What father among you, if his son asks him for a fish, will give him a snake instead,

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Cross References

Luke 18:1Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.

James 5:11We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job’s endurance, and have seen what the Lord’s purpose was, for ‘the Lord is full of pity and compassion.’

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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