Matthew 7:9 kjv — Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

King James Version

"Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?"

— Matthew 7:9, King James Version

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Matthew 7 — Context

6

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

7

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

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

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Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

10

Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

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If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

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Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:9 say?
Matthew 7:9 in the King James Version reads: “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?”
Where is Matthew 7:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:9 in?
Matthew 7:9 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 7:9?
Matthew 7:9 reads (KJV): “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?” 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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