Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 7:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 7:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 7 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Matthew 7:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 7:8
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. This verse concludes Jesus's teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:7-11), offering sweeping assurance about prayer's efficacy. The threefold promise—ask/receive, seek/find, knock/opened—creates a comprehensive picture of prayer as persistent, confident approach to God."For every one" (πᾶς γὰρ ὁ/pas gar ho) emphasizes universality and grounds the promise in God's character rather than human merit. The γὰρ (gar, "for") connects this verse to the preceding commands (v....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 7:8
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“your God”
“Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
“a Canaanite woman came out from those borders”
“Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah{or, Judas} for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,,And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,,,,,,,,,”
“and how [God] was entreated of him”
“breath”