Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you:… I. Ask, WHOM? Not to angels, saints. God is the only Being who is everywhere present, and therefore the only one to whom we should pray. II. Ask, WHEN? Any time; some times better than others. Morning, etc.; the time of perplexity, etc. III. Ask, WHERE? "I will that men pray everywhere." IV. Ask, How? 1. Orderly; think about what you are going to ask. 2. Earnestly; not carelessly. 3. Repeatedly: until you receive an answer. 4. In your own style — as children. 5. In faith. 6. In the name of Jesus, the only Mediator, etc. (A. McAuslane, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:WEB: "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. |
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