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.
10
For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
11
Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish?
12
Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion?
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If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [bread, will give a stone; or if your child asks for]
[b].
Other ancient authorities read [the Father give the Holy Spirit from heaven]
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