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Bible verse
Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
What it means
Jesus invites persistent, hopeful prayer: keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. Behind the promise stands a good Father who delights to give to his children, not a reluctant power we must wear down. This is not a formula for getting whatever we crave but an encouragement to bring our real needs to One who hears. He teaches us to pray as sons and daughters, confident that the door we knock on was opened to us by the cross of his own Son.
Matthew 7:7 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 7:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 7 |
| Topic | trust |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Matthew 21:22
- 1 John 3:22
- John 15:7
- Mark 11:24
- Psalms 145:18-19
- Jeremiah 33:3
- Matthew 6:33
- Jeremiah 29:12-13
- Matthew 7:8
- John 15:16
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 7:7?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 7. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 7:7?
Readers most often set it beside Matthew 21:22, 1 John 3:22, John 15:7, Mark 11:24. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 7:7?
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 Matthew 7:7 more than we can. We bring you Matthew 7:7, 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 Matthew 7 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 7:7 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.
