The Narrow Gate
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 · Berean Standard Bible
This isn't just for special people: everyone who asks receives, everyone who seeks finds, and every door opens to the one who knocks.
Jesus emphasizes 'everyone' because He doesn't want you to think this promise is for other people and not for you.
Jesus, making sure you know this includes you.
This promise levels the playing field: God responds to anyone who genuinely seeks Him.
Jesus universalizes the promise with pas (everyone): every person who asks receives, who seeks finds, and who knocks receives an opened door.
The universal 'everyone' extends the promise beyond the immediate disciples to all who approach God in faith.
Jesus, affirming the universal availability of God's response.
This verse democratizes access to God, assuring that prayer is not reserved for spiritual elites but available to all.
6Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
9Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
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