Matthew 21:22
New International Version
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

New Living Translation
You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”

English Standard Version
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Berean Standard Bible
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Berean Literal Bible
And all things, as many as you might ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

King James Bible
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

New King James Version
And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

New American Standard Bible
And whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive it all.”

NASB 1995
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

NASB 1977
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Amplified Bible
And whatever you ask for in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Christian Standard Bible
And if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

American Standard Version
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Contemporary English Version
If you have faith when you pray, you will be given whatever you ask for."

English Revised Version
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Good News Translation
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

International Standard Version
You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe."

Majority Standard Bible
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

NET Bible
And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe, you will receive."

New Heart English Bible
All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

Webster's Bible Translation
And all things whatever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Weymouth New Testament
and everything, whatever it be, that you ask for in your prayers, if you have faith, you shall obtain."

World English Bible
All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all—as much as you may ask in the prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Berean Literal Bible
And all things, as many as you might ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

Young's Literal Translation
and all -- as much as ye may ask in the prayer, believing, ye shall receive.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And all things, whatever ye ask in prayer, believing, shall ye receive.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in all things whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all things whatsoever that you shall ask for in prayer: believing, you shall receive.”

New American Bible
Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.”

New Revised Standard Version
Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And everything that you will ask in prayer and believe, you shall receive.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Everything that you will ask in prayer and believe, you will receive.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And all things that you ask for in prayer, believing, you shall receive.

Godbey New Testament
All things whatsoever you may ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.

Haweis New Testament
And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Mace New Testament
and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.

Weymouth New Testament
and everything, whatever it be, that you ask for in your prayers, if you have faith, you shall obtain."

Worrell New Testament
And all things whatsoever ye ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."

Worsley New Testament
And all things whatsoever ye ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Barren Fig Tree
21“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” 23When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”…

Cross References
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

James 1:5-6
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

John 15:7
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

John 16:23-24
In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 John 3:22
and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Psalm 37:4-5
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.


Treasury of Scripture

And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.

Matthew 7:7,11
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: …

Matthew 18:19
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

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.

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Matthew 21
1. Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey
12. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
17. curses the fig tree;
23. puts to silence the priests and elders,
28. and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons,
33. and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them.














If you believe
The phrase "If you believe" is foundational to the Christian faith, emphasizing the necessity of faith as a prerequisite for answered prayer. The Greek word for "believe" is "pisteuō," which implies trust, confidence, and reliance upon God. This belief is not merely intellectual assent but a deep-seated trust in God's character and promises. Historically, faith has been the cornerstone of the Christian experience, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, whose faith was credited to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6). In the context of Matthew 21, Jesus had just demonstrated His authority and power through the cursing of the fig tree, illustrating the potency of faith in action.

you will receive
The promise "you will receive" is a powerful assurance from Jesus, indicating the certainty of God's response to genuine faith. The Greek word "lambanō" is used here, meaning to take or receive. This suggests an active participation in the process of receiving God's blessings. The historical context of this promise is rooted in the Jewish understanding of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as a generous giver, eager to bless those who earnestly seek Him. This assurance is not a blank check for selfish desires but a promise that aligns with God's will and purposes.

whatever you ask for
The phrase "whatever you ask for" highlights the breadth and scope of prayer. The Greek word "aiteō" means to ask, request, or petition. This implies a relationship where the believer approaches God with reverence and humility, presenting their needs and desires. In the historical context of the Bible, prayer was a vital part of daily life, a means of communication with God. The phrase encourages believers to bring all aspects of their lives before God, trusting in His wisdom and provision. It is important to note that "whatever" is not an endorsement of frivolous or ungodly requests but an invitation to align one's desires with God's will.

in prayer
The concluding phrase "in prayer" underscores the medium through which believers communicate with God. The Greek word "proseuchē" refers to prayer, supplication, or worship. Prayer is depicted throughout Scripture as a powerful tool for believers, a means of accessing God's presence and power. Historically, prayer has been central to the life of the church, from the early Christians who "devoted themselves to prayer" (Acts 2:42) to the present day. This phrase reminds believers that prayer is not a ritualistic duty but a dynamic interaction with the living God, who delights in hearing and answering the prayers of His people.

(22) All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer.--Here again there is the implied condition (as in Matthew 7:7) that what is asked is in harmony with the laws and will of God. If it were not so it would not be asked in faith, and every true prayer involves the submission of what it asks to the divine judgment. The words suggest the thought, of which we have the full expression in John 11:42, that our Lord's miracles were less frequently wrought by an inherent supernatural "virtue"--though this, also, distinctly appears, e.g., in the history of the woman with the issue of blood (Luke 8:46)--than by power received from the Father, and in answer to His own prayers.

Verse 22. - All things. The promise is extended beyond the sphere of extraordinary miracles. In prayer; ἐν τῇ προσευχῇ: in the prayer; or, in your prayer. The use of the article may point to the prayer given by our Lord to his disciples, or to some definite form used from the earliest times in public worship (comp. Acts 1:14; Romans 12:12; 1 Corinthians 7:5; Colossians 4:2). Believing, ye shall receive. The condition for the success of prayer is stringent. A man must have no latent doubt in his heart; he must not debate whether the thing desired can be done or not; he must have absolute trust in the power and good will of God; and he must believe that "what he saith cometh to pass" (Mark 11:23). The faith required is the assurance of things hoped for, such as gives substance and being to them while yet out of sight. The words had their special application to the apostles, instructing them that they were not to expect to be able, like their Master, to work the wonders needed for the confirmation of the gospel by their own power. Such effects could be achieved only by prayer and faith. (On the general promise to faithful prayer, see Matthew 7:7-11.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
If you believe,
πιστεύοντες (pisteuontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

you will receive
λήμψεσθε (lēmpsesthe)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

whatever
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

you ask
αἰτήσητε (aitēsēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

prayer.”
προσευχῇ (proseuchē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.


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