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 pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep 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 come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. 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	But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, 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	I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it 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	That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of 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 heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then 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 you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it 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	Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.” 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