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Bible verse
Mark 11:24
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
What it means
Jesus encourages bold, believing prayer, trusting that what we ask according to God's will is already granted. This is not magic that bends God to our wishes but confidence resting in a Father who is good and able. Faith like this is anchored in his character, not in the strength of our feelings. As we pray, we learn to want what he wants, and to rest in the One who gave his own Son and will surely give every good thing we truly need.
Mark 11:24 at a glance
| Reference | Mark 11:24 |
|---|---|
| Book | Mark |
| Chapter to read it in | Mark 11 |
| Topic | trust |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Matthew 21:22
- 1 John 5:14-15
- 1 John 3:22
- James 1:5-6
- John 15:7
- Matthew 18:19
- John 14:13
- Matthew 7:7-11
- Luke 11:9-13
- John 16:23-27
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Mark 11:24?
It is in Mark, in Mark 11. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Mark 11:24?
Readers most often set it beside Matthew 21:22, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 John 3:22, James 1:5-6. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Mark 11:24?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Mark 11:24 more than we can. We bring you Mark 11:24, trust. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Mark 11 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Mark 11:24 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
