Matthew 7:8

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6 ^a“Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.

Keep Asking, Seeking, Knocking

7 ^a“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

8 For ^aeveryone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

9 ^aOr what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

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

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Adam Clarke

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Matthew 7:8

For every one that asketh receiveth - Prayer is always heard after one manner or other. No soul can pray in vain that prays as directed above. The truth and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus are pledged for its success. - Ye Shall receive - ye Shall find - it Shall be opened. These words are as strongly binding on the side of God, as thou shalt do no murder is on the side of man. Bring Christ' s word, and Christ' s sacrifice with thee, and not one of Heaven' s blessings can be denied thee. See on Luke 11:9 (note).

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