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For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
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A Promise for Everyone
Commentators emphasize that Jesus's promise is intentionally broad. The phrase "everyone who asks" means this isn't just for the super-spiritual or the persistently loud, but for any and all who come to God in prayer. It is a universal invitation and assurance from God.
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Luke
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19th Century
Preacher
For every one that asketh receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. If a son shall ask bread of any …
In threefold poetic form, Jesus teaches that “everyone who asks”—not simply the persistent—will receive from God.
17th Century
Pastor
For every one that asketh receiveth Some indeed ask and receive not, because they ask amiss, (James 4:3)…
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Christ encourages fervency and constancy in prayer. We must come for what we need, as a person does to their neighbor or friend, who is kind to the…