Luke
“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10
Luke 11:10 (KJV) speaks to prayer, God's promises, and seeking God — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
Matthew 7:7“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”
Ezra 8:23“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”
John 15:7“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
John 16:24“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22
Common questions
What does Luke 11:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 11:10 reads: "For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." The verse speaks to prayer, God's promises, and seeking God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 11:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." is Luke 11:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 11:10?
Verses that sit beside Luke 11:10 include Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, and Ezra 8:23. Reading them alongside Luke 11:10 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Luke 11:10?
Read Luke 11:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.