American Standard Version (ASV) – Matthew 7:8 for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened.
Common English Bible (CEB) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks, receives. Whoever seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door is opened.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Matthew 7:8 Everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find, and for the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
King James Version (KJV) – Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Matthew 7:7 “Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in.
New Century Version (NCV) – Matthew 7:8 Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
New International Version (NIV) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
New Living Translation (NLT) – Matthew 7:8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone who knocks.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Matthew 7:8 For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Matthew 7:8 For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
Young’s Literal Translation – Matthew 7:8 for every one who is asking doth receive, and he who is seeking doth find, and to him who is knocking it shall be opened.
Reflection
This verse above emphasizes on persistence and faith in prayer. It teaches that if you ask God for something, seek His guidance, or knock on the door of opportunity with sincerity and persistence, you will receive an answer or find what you are looking for. It encourages us trust in God’s response to their prayers.
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In reflection, Matthew 7:8 teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and perseverance in our relationship with God and in our pursuit of His guidance and blessings. It reminds us that our requests and efforts are not in vain when they are aligned with God’s will and carried out with a sincere heart.
