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    Matthew 7:7 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Matthew 7:7, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Prayer

    “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find.”

    — Matthew 7:7

    Meaning of Matthew 7:7

    Matthew 7:7 belongs to the first week of the year as much as to a crisis: ask, seek, knock. Bring the year's real need in plain words. The Father is not tired of being asked.

    More on this theme: Bible verses about prayer.

    A prayer with Matthew 7:7

    Father, I ask for this year what I actually need. I will seek you, and I will knock again tomorrow. Amen.

    Where Matthew 7:7 sits in Scripture

    Matthew presents Jesus as the teacher of the kingdom. A verse from this Gospel usually sits inside a sermon, a parable, or a moment when Jesus says what following him costs. On Monday, January 4, 2027, Matthew 7:7 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Matthew 7:7 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Matthew 7:7

    What should I ask for in the first week of the year?

    January 4, 2027 gives Matthew 7:7: ask, seek, knock. The year's real need belongs in plain words. The Father is not tired of being asked, and the verse is not reserved for crises.

    How is this Matthew 7:7 different from November 6?

    November 6 warned you not to quit knocking. January 4 tells you to start the year by asking, before you only plan. Both keep the three verbs. The January temptation is self-reliance.

    How do I ask, seek, and knock this week?

    Name what you actually need, not the impressive version. Seek God in the asking. Decide now that you will knock again tomorrow instead of treating one prayer as a finished project.