Matthew 7:8

The Passion Translation

For every persistent one will get what he asks for. Every persistent seeker will discover what he longs for. And everyone who knocks persistently will one day find an open door.

Cross References

Psalm 37:4

Find your delight and true pleasure in Yahweh, and he will give you what you desire the most.

Psalm 81:10

I am your only God, the living God. Wasn’t I the one who broke the strongholds over you and raised you up out of bondage? Open your mouth with a mighty decree; I will fulfill it now, you’ll see! The words that you speak, so shall it be!

Psalm 81:16

But I will feed you with my spiritual bread. You will feast and be satisfied with me, feeding on my revelation-truth like honey dripping from the cliffs of the high place.”

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and the gift is yours. Seek, and you’ll discover. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.

Matthew 7:9

“Do you know of any parent who would give his hungry child, who asked for food, a plate of rocks instead?

John 2:2

Jesus and his disciples were all invited to the banquet, but with so many guests, they ran out of wine. And when Mary realized it, she came to Jesus and asked, “They have no wine; can’t you do something about it?”

Acts 9:11

The Lord said, “Go at once to the street called Abundance and look for a man from Tarsus named Saul. You will find him at Judah’s house. While he was praying, he saw in a supernatural vision a man named Ananias coming to lay hands upon him to restore his sight.”