Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:8
8. Asketh receiveth Coming into the kingdom of God, and under his paternity, we have the child’s right of petition. Gifts, even the highest gift, his own Holy Spirit, and much more all lower gifts suitable for us, will he grant. And the only limitation of our asking is that we confine ourselves to the proper relation of the child; and the only limitation of the gift, and so of the promise, is that God will give only what is suitable to his character as Father to grant. The child cannot... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:7
(2.) Confide in God as a more than earthly father, 7-12. In coming into the kingdom ye must entertain faith in God’s paternity, (Matthew 7:7-12;) ye must pass through the strait gate of life, (Matthew 7:13-14;) ye must elude false guides, (Matthew 7:15-20;) ye must show something more than mere profession, (Matthew 7:21-23;) for by these my words you stand or fall, (Matthew 7:24-29.) 7. Ask, and it shall be given you Under the threefold symbol of asking, seeking, and knocking, all the... read more