Bible Verses about 'Asking'

I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but… John 17:15

I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. John 17:15	I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I do ask you to protect them from the evil one. safety mediator evil
Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. Proverbs 18:6	The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. speaking wisdom

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5	If someone among you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without finding fault, and it will be given to him. wisdom receiving generosity
And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9	Therefore, I say to you: ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. prayer seeking reliability
Asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. Ephesians 1:17	I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know him. Spirit wisdom understanding
Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8	I then heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me!” prophecy evangelism speaking
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7	Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. reward seeking receiving
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2	After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.” christmas worship

Bible verse of the day

But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.

John 6:27 eternal life Jesus food