And you, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with you, and you dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
If a son shall ask for bread from any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he instead of a fish give him a serpent?
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?