Matthew 7:10 net — Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

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"Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"

— Matthew 7:10, NET Bible

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Matthew 7 — Context

7

Ask, Seek, Knock“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.

8

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

9

Is there anyone among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

10

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

11

If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

12

In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.

13

The Narrow Gate“Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

Matthew 7:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:10 say?
Matthew 7:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?”
Where is Matthew 7:10 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 10.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 7:10.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:10 in?
Matthew 7:10 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 Matthew 7:10?
Matthew 7:10 reads (NET): “Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?” 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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