Luke 11:10
"“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."
Key Reflection
In the context of first-century Judaism, where prayer was a central practice, Jesus' words in Luke 11:10 reflect the importance of persistent devotion and faith. The original audience would understand that asking, seeking, and knocking are metaphors for engaging deeply with God through prayer and worship, emphasizing that consistent and sincere spiritual effort yields divine responses.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes