Matthew 7:8
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
American King James Version (AKJV)
For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
American Standard Version (ASV)
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Because to everyone who makes a request, it will be given; and he who is searching will get his desire, and to him who gives the sign, the door will be open.
Webster's Revision
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door shall be opened.
World English Bible
For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
English Revised Version (ERV)
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Clarke's Matthew 7:8 Bible Commentary
For every one that asketh receiveth - Prayer is always heard after one manner or other. No soul can pray in vain that prays as directed above. The truth and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus are pledged for its success. - Ye Shall receive - ye Shall find - it Shall be opened. These words are as strongly binding on the side of God, as thou shalt do no murder is on the side of man. Bring Christ's word, and Christ's sacrifice with thee, and not one of Heaven's blessings can be denied thee. See on Luke 11:9 (note).
Wesley's Matthew 7:8 Bible Commentary
7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth - Provided he ask aright, and ask what is agreeable to God's will.