Prayer has always held a profound place in the hearts of the faithful, serving as a direct line of communication with the divine. In the pages of the Bible, numerous verses emphasize the significance of asking in faith and the promise that those who seek shall find.
This article delves into the rich tapestry of “Ask and You Shall Receive” Bible verses, shedding light on the spiritual wisdom they impart and the enduring lessons they offer to those who seek guidance, solace, and inspiration in their journey of faith.
Ask And You Shall Receive Bible Verses
1. Matthew 21:22
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
2. John 14:13
“Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
3. James 1:5-6
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.”
4. Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
5. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
6. 1 John 5:14-15
“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.”
7. Luke 11:9-10
“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
8. Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
9. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
10. Jeremiah 29:12
“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.”
Guidance and Faith
11. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
12. Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
13. Psalm 25:4-5
“Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”
14. Isaiah 30:21
“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”
15. Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”
16. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.”
17. James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
18. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
19. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
20. Proverbs 2:6
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Promises of Receiving
21. John 15:7
“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
22. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
23. 1 John 3:22
“and whatever we ask we receive from him because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.”
24. Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
25. Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
26. Psalm 145:18-19
“The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.”
27. 1 John 5:15
“And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.”
28. Psalm 37:4-5
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.”
29. Romans 10:13
“For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
30. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Applying Wisdom in Life
31. Proverbs 2:6
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
32. Proverbs 16:20
“Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.”
33. James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
34. Proverbs 3:13-14
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.”
35. Proverbs 4:7
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.”
36. Proverbs 19:20
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”
37. Ecclesiastes 7:12
“For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.”
38. Proverbs 8:11
“For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.”
39. Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
40. Proverbs 2:10-11
“For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you.”
Understanding Matthew 7:7-8
41. Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
42. Matthew 7:8
“For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
43. Luke 11:9
“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
44. Jeremiah 29:13
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
45. Psalm 63:1
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”
46. Proverbs 8:17
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.”
47. Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
48. Psalm 119:2
“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.”
49. Amos 5:4
“For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: ‘Seek me and live.'”
50. Isaiah 55:6
“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.”
Conclusion
The Bible offers a profound and timeless message about the power of asking in faith. From verses that encourage seeking guidance and wisdom to those that promise God’s provision, it reminds us that asking with a sincere heart can lead to blessings and answers beyond our expectations.
These verses serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement for believers to confidently approach God with their requests, knowing that He hears and responds to their prayers.
