Matthew 7:8
New International Version
For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

New Living Translation
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

English Standard Version
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

Berean Standard Bible
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Berean Literal Bible
For everyone asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking, it will be opened.

King James Bible
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

New King James Version
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

New American Standard Bible
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

NASB 1995
“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

NASB 1977
“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened.

Legacy Standard Bible
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Amplified Bible
For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.

Christian Standard Bible
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

American Standard Version
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.

English Revised Version
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find, and for the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Good News Translation
For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock.

International Standard Version
Because everyone who keeps asking will receive, and the person who keeps searching will find, and the person who keeps knocking will have the door opened.

Majority Standard Bible
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

NET Bible
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

New Heart English Bible
For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.

Webster's Bible Translation
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door shall be opened.

Weymouth New Testament
For it is always he who asks that receives, he who seeks that finds, and he who knocks that has the door opened to him.

World English Bible
For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for everyone who is asking receives, and he who is seeking finds, and to him who is knocking it will be opened.

Berean Literal Bible
For everyone asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking, it will be opened.

Young's Literal Translation
for every one who is asking doth receive, and he who is seeking doth find, and to him who is knocking it shall be opened.

Smith's Literal Translation
For everyone asking, receives and he seeking, finds; and to him knocking shall be opened.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For everyone who asks, receives; and whoever seeks, finds; and to anyone who knocks, it will be opened.

New American Bible
For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

New Revised Standard Version
For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For whoever asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, the door is opened.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it is opened.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened.

Godbey New Testament
For every one asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking it shall be opened.

Haweis New Testament
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Mace New Testament
for every one that asks, does receive: he that seeks, does find: and he that knocks at the door, is admitted.

Weymouth New Testament
For it is always he who asks that receives, he who seeks that finds, and he who knocks that has the door opened to him.

Worrell New Testament
for every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened.

Worsley New Testament
for every one, that asketh, receiveth; and he, that seeketh, findeth; and to him, that knocketh, it shall be opened.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ask, Seek, Knock
7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?…

Cross References
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 1:5
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”


Treasury of Scripture

For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.

Matthew 15:22-28
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil…

2 Chronicles 33:1,2,19
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem: …

Psalm 81:10,16
I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it…

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For everyone who asks
This phrase emphasizes the universality of God's promise. The Greek word for "everyone" is "πᾶς" (pas), which means all or every. This indicates that God's invitation is open to all people, regardless of their background or status. The act of asking is a demonstration of faith and humility, acknowledging our dependence on God. In the historical context of Jesus' time, asking was a common practice in Jewish prayer, reflecting a deep trust in God's provision.

receives
The Greek word used here is "λαμβάνει" (lambanei), which means to take or receive. This implies an active reception, suggesting that when we ask, we should be prepared to accept what God provides. The promise of receiving is not limited to material blessings but encompasses spiritual gifts and wisdom. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of God as a generous provider who responds to the needs of His people.

he who seeks
The word "seeks" comes from the Greek "ζητῶν" (zētōn), which means to search or desire. Seeking implies a deeper level of engagement than merely asking; it involves a pursuit of God's will and presence. In the scriptural context, seeking is often associated with a quest for truth and righteousness. This reflects the biblical principle that those who earnestly seek God will find Him, as seen in passages like Jeremiah 29:13.

finds
The Greek word "εὑρίσκει" (heuriskei) means to find or discover. This suggests that those who diligently seek God will uncover His truths and experience His presence. The historical context of this promise is rooted in the Jewish tradition of seeking wisdom and understanding, which was highly valued. The assurance of finding underscores God's faithfulness to reveal Himself to those who earnestly pursue Him.

to him who knocks
Knocking implies persistence and determination. The Greek word "κρούοντι" (krouonti) conveys the idea of knocking repeatedly. This reflects the cultural practice of hospitality in the ancient Near East, where knocking was a way to request entry and fellowship. In a spiritual sense, knocking represents a continuous effort to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

the door will be opened
The phrase "the door will be opened" uses the Greek "ἀνοιγήσεται" (anoigēsetai), indicating an action that will certainly occur. This promise assures believers that God is willing to grant access to His kingdom and blessings. The imagery of a door being opened is significant in biblical literature, symbolizing opportunities, revelation, and divine access. Historically, doors were seen as barriers to be overcome, and the promise of an open door signifies God's readiness to welcome those who seek Him.

Verse 8. - For every one that asketh receiveth. Every one that asketh of God receiveth, for he is not the censorious Judge that you are inclined to be in your dealings with others. Therefore ask expectantly. He "giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not" (James 1:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

everyone
πᾶς (pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who asks
αἰτῶν (aitōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

receives;
λαμβάνει (lambanei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

he who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

seeks
ζητῶν (zētōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.

finds;
εὑρίσκει (heuriskei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

to him who
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

knocks,
κρούοντι (krouonti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2925: To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap.

[the door] will be opened.
ἀνοιγήσεται (anoigēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.


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