Matthew 7:7 net — 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.

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"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."

— Matthew 7:7, NET Bible

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Matthew 7 — Context

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Or how can you say to your brother,‘Let me remove the speck from your eye,’ while there is a beam in your own?

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You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

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Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and turn around and tear you to pieces.

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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.

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

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

Matthew 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:7 say?
Matthew 7:7 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 7:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 7.
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 7:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:7 in?
Matthew 7:7 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 7:7?
Matthew 7:7 reads (NET): “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.” 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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