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Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For everyone asking receives; and the <i>one</i> seeking finds; and to the <i>one</i> knocking, it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find, and for the one who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Because everyone who keeps asking will receive, and the person who keeps searching will find, and the person who keeps knocking will have the door opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for everyone who is asking receives, and he who is seeking finds, and to him who is knocking it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For everyone asking receives; and the <i>one</i> seeking finds; and to the <i>one</i> knocking, it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For everyone asking, receives and he seeking, finds; and to him knocking shall be opened.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For everyone who asks, receives; and whoever seeks, finds; and to anyone who knocks, it will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For whoever asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, the door is opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it is opened.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>For every one asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking it shall be opened.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for every one that asks, does receive: he that seeks, does find: and he that knocks at the door, is admitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>for every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>for every one, that asketh, receiveth; and he, that seeketh, findeth; and to him, that knocketh, it shall be opened.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/7-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1581" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm">Ask, Seek, Knock</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7</span>Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">who asks</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">receives;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he who</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">seeks</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuriskei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">finds;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to him who</a> <a href="/greek/2925.htm" title="2925: krouonti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap.">knocks,</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: anoigēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">the door will be opened.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a></span><br />If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23-24</a></span><br />In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a></span><br />and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a></span><br />I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a></span><br />You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a></span><br />I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22-28</a></b></br> And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, <i>thou</i> Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1,2,19</a></b></br> Manasseh <i>was</i> twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-10.htm">Psalm 81:10,16</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Always</a> <a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Door</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Find</a> <a href="/hosea/14-3.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/hosea/14-3.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Knocketh</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Knocking</a> <a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Knocks</a> <a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Receives</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-12.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Sign</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Always</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Door</a> <a href="/matthew/7-14.htm">Find</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/7-17.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Knocketh</a> <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Knocking</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Knocks</a> <a href="/matthew/7-9.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/9-30.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Receives</a> <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/matthew/7-9.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Sign</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Do Not Judge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Ask, Seek, Knock</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Enter through the Narrow Gate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">The Wise and the Foolish Builders</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching about the nature of prayer and God's willingness to respond to His children. The use of "everyone" indicates that this promise is not limited to a specific group but is available to all who approach God with sincerity. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's generosity and willingness to give good gifts to His children, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where God gives wisdom generously to all without finding fault. The act of asking implies humility and recognition of one's need for God, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture.<p><b>he who seeks finds;</b><br>Seeking implies a deeper level of engagement and desire for understanding or relationship. In the biblical context, seeking often refers to the pursuit of God and His righteousness, as seen in <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>, where believers are encouraged to seek first the kingdom of God. This phrase suggests that those who earnestly pursue God and His will are promised fulfillment and discovery. The concept of seeking and finding is also echoed in the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a>, where God promises that those who seek Him with all their heart will find Him. This reflects the idea that God is not distant or hidden but is accessible to those who diligently pursue Him.<p><b>and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.</b><br>Knocking represents persistence and determination in prayer and seeking God's presence. The imagery of a door being opened suggests access and entry into a deeper relationship with God or into the blessings He has prepared. This can be connected to <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a>, where Jesus stands at the door and knocks, inviting believers to open their hearts to Him. The act of knocking implies an active faith that does not give up easily, mirroring the parable of the persistent widow in <a href="/luke/18.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a>, where persistence in prayer is encouraged. The promise of the door being opened assures believers that their efforts to reach out to God will not be in vain, reinforcing the idea of God's readiness to respond to those who earnestly seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching moment in His ministry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The primary audience of the Sermon on the Mount, representing all followers of Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_of_beatitudes.htm">Mount of Beatitudes</a></b><br>The traditional location where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a></b><br>The overarching theme of Jesus' teachings, including this passage, emphasizing the values and principles of God's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seekers.htm">The Seekers</a></b><br>Symbolically represents all believers who actively pursue a relationship with God through prayer and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_response.htm">The Assurance of God's Response</a></b><br>Jesus assures us that God is attentive to our prayers. When we ask, seek, and knock, we can trust that God will respond according to His will and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_faith.htm">Active Participation in Faith</a></b><br>The verbs "ask," "seek," and "knock" imply continuous action. Our relationship with God requires ongoing engagement and persistence in prayer and spiritual pursuits.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_god's_promise.htm">The Inclusivity of God's Promise</a></b><br>The promise is for "everyone," indicating that God's willingness to respond is not limited by status, background, or past failures. All who genuinely seek Him are included.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_god's_gifts.htm">The Nature of God's Gifts</a></b><br>God's responses are rooted in His goodness and wisdom. While we may not always receive what we ask for, we can trust that His answers are for our ultimate good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_spiritual_disciplines.htm">Encouragement in Spiritual Disciplines</a></b><br>This verse encourages believers to cultivate habits of prayer, study, and worship, trusting that these efforts will lead to deeper understanding and closeness with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/two_or_three_witnesses_needed.htm">When should you search and when should you give up?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_persistence_get_results.htm">Will persistence lead to receiving what you request?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_answer_every_prayer.htm">Does God answer all prayers? (Matthew 7:7-8 vs. 1 John 5:14-15)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ask,_seek,_knock'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Ask, Seek, Knock"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For every one that asketh receiveth</span>. Every one that asketh of God receiveth, for he is not the censorious Judge that you are inclined to be in your dealings with others. Therefore ask expectantly. He "giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not" (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/7-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everyone</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(pas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who asks</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(aitōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">receives;</span><br /><span class="grk">λαμβάνει</span> <span class="translit">(lambanei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seeks</span><br /><span class="grk">ζητῶν</span> <span class="translit">(zētōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">finds;</span><br /><span class="grk">εὑρίσκει</span> <span class="translit">(heuriskei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him who</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">knocks,</span><br /><span class="grk">κρούοντι</span> <span class="translit">(krouonti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2925.htm">Strong's 2925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the door] will be opened.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνοιγήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(anoigēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open. 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