Luke 11:13 net — If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Fathe…

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"If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”"

— Luke 11:13, NET Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

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

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What father among you, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish?

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Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

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If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

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Jesus and Beelzebul Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the man who had been mute began to speak, and the crowds were amazed.

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But some of them said,“By the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, he casts out demons!”

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Others, to test him, began asking for a sign from heaven.

Luke 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:13 say?
Luke 11:13 in the NET Bible reads: “If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!””
Where is Luke 11:13 in the Bible?
Luke 11:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 13.
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 11:13.
What translation should I read Luke 11:13 in?
Luke 11:13 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 11:13?
Luke 11:13 reads (NET): “If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”” 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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