Matthew 7:9

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 7:8

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.

Matthew 7:10

Or when asked for a piece of fish, what parent would offer his child a snake instead?