Luke 11:10 nasb — "For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.

NASB

""For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened."

— Luke 11:10, NASB

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Luke 11 — Context

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and from inside he answers and says, 'Do not bother me; the door has already been shut and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.'

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"I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs.

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"So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

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"For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.

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"Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his son for a fish; he will not give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?

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"Or if he is asked for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, will he?

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"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"

Luke 11:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:10 say?
Luke 11:10 in the NASB reads: “"For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.”
Where is Luke 11:10 in the Bible?
Luke 11:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 10.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 11:10.
What translation should I read Luke 11:10 in?
Luke 11:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 11:10?
Luke 11:10 reads (NASB): “"For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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