Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Ask?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ask in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about ask. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 9 Verses About Ask

  1. 1
    Matthew 7:7
    Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Matthew 21:22
    And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Mark 11:24
    Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Luke 11:9
    And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 14:13
    And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 15:7
    If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 16:23
    And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
    KJV
  8. 8
    James 1:5
    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
    KJV
  9. 9
    James 4:3
    Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. lusts: or, pleasures
    KJV

Subtopics of Ask

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New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ask? (9 Verses)

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. lusts: or, pleasures

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ask

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ask. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ask and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ask is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ask needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ask with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ask, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ask?
Explore what the Bible says about ask. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 9 key verses about ask spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ask are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about ask compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ask?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ask is Matthew 7:7 — "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"
Where in the Bible does it talk about ask?
Ask is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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