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Bible verse
Matthew 21:22
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
What it means
Jesus invites us to pray with real trust, believing that God hears and answers. This is not a promise that we control God like a vending machine, but a call to bring our requests to a Father who loves us and knows what is best. Faith rests in His goodness even when the answer differs from what we imagined. As we walk with Jesus, our prayers align more and more with His heart. Confidence grows not from certainty about outcomes but from certainty about the One we ask.
Matthew 21:22 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 21:22 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 21 |
| Topic | faith |
| 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 7:7
- 1 John 5:14-15
- Mark 11:24
- 1 John 3:22
- John 14:13
- Luke 11:8-10
- Matthew 18:19
- John 16:24
- James 5:16
- Matthew 7:11
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 21:22?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 21. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 21:22?
Readers most often set it beside Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14-15, Mark 11:24, 1 John 3:22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 21:22?
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 Jesus, you see Matthew 21:22 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Matthew 21:22, faith. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Matthew 21 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 21:22 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
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
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.
