Matthew
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
Matthew 7:7
Matthew 7:7 (KJV) speaks to prayer, seeking God, and expectancy — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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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“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.”
Psalms 5:3“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10“There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.”
Psalms 4:6“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
John 16:24
Common questions
What does Matthew 7:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 7:7 reads: "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" The verse speaks to prayer, seeking God, and expectancy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 7 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 Matthew 7:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" is Matthew 7:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 7.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 7:7?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 7:7 include Jeremiah 33:3, Psalms 5:3, and Matthew 21:22. Reading them alongside Matthew 7:7 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Matthew 7:7?
Read Matthew 7:7 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.