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Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 7:7-8

An admonition to prayer: v. 7. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. v. 8. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. The Lord's entire sermon had dealt with the righteousness of life as expected from men by God. A great and hard lesson, demanding more strength than any man, even the most earnest Christian, possesses by nature and after conversion. But He from... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 7:7-29

IIIDirections how to avoid the errors and sins of the Pharisees and scribes, and to enter upon the way which leads into the kingdom of heaven. Practical order of grace.—Conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount.Matthew 7:7-29( Matthew 7:15-23 the Gospel for the 8th Sunday after Trinity.)7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened4 [it... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 7:1-12

Judging Self; Asking God; Serving Others Matthew 7:1-12 There is abundant need for a right and sound judgment, illumined by the Spirit of truth; but there is a world of difference between it and the censorious and critical opinions which we are apt to form and utter about others. Human nature is fond of climbing up into the judgment seat and proclaiming its decisions, without hearing both sides or calling witnesses. Beware of basing your judgment on idle stories and gossip. In any case, do... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 7:1-29

After thus enunciating the laws of the Kingdom, and bringing men into the realm of direct dealing with God, the King authoritatively set up the standard of judgment. No man is to be his brother's judge. He cannot, first because he can never know all the facts of the case, and, further, because '' his own need is so great that any time occupied in censorious criticism is so much taken from the all-important work of attending to his own "beam." And yet there is to be discrimination in dealing... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 7:1-29

The Sermon on the Mount (Continued) Matthew 7:1-29 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A command. God not only requests but definitely commands us, that we should not judge one another. There is probably no sin quite as common among Christian people, as the sin of judging others. There are, indeed, few sins that have as much evil effect upon others, as does this sin. The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:2 : "It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." That is true, but it is not for us... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:1-12

Three (or Four) Commands Which Concern The Attitude That His Disciples Should Take Up With Regard To The World Emphasising The Taking Up Of A Positive Spiritual Attitude And The Eschewing Of A Worldly Negative Attitude (6:19-7:12). Having described how His disciples are to behave towards the Law (Matthew 5:21-48), and having considered their attitude towards charitable giving, prayer and fasting (Matthew 6:1-18), Jesus now turns to consider: 1). What they should do about material wealth... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:7-12

The Means By Which the Law and the Prophets Will Be Fulfilled In The Coming Of The Messianic Age Through The Prayers Of His People (7:7-12). Having outlined in some depths the Messianic interpretation of the Law and some of the ‘holy teachings’ connected with it, Jesus now explains to His disciples how they can obtain the means by which to fulfil it. He had made clear that their righteousness had to exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20). To some extent how they can exceed the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:8

A For every one who asks receives, B And he who seeks finds, C And to him who knocks it will be opened. And as they persevere in prayer for the coming of His Kingly Rule and the power of His Holy Spirit, along with all His other precious gifts, they will ask and will receive, they will seek and find His presence and all that He has promised them, they will knock and His door will be opened to welcome them and to give them His provision (compare Hebrews 10:19-23). It should be noted that this is... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:7-11

Matthew 7:7-1 Kings : . The Value of Prayer.— An interpolation with no relation to the context. It is more suitably placed in Luke 11:9-1 Chronicles :. The emphasis is on asking, seeking, knocking; no conditions or limitations are mentioned, but we must perforce understand “ Not as I will, but as Thou wilt.” Seek and knock are pictorial illustrations of ask. Fish was, next to bread, the commonest article of diet round the Sea of Galilee; stones on the shore and perhaps water-snakes... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 7:7-8

Here is a precept expressed by three words, ask, seek, knock; and a promise annexed in three distinct terms, it shall be given you, ye shall find, it shall be opened unto you. The thing commanded is prayer; the thing promised is an audience of prayer, or an answer to prayer. The multiplying of the terms in which the precept is expressed is not idle and superfluous, it lets us know our averseness to the duty, and that God in it requireth of us faith, diligence, constancy, and importunity. Christ... read more

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