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 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	A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites 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 any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. 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	So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for 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 as you come 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	Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; 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 you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for 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	In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” christmas worship