Matthew 7:9

“Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?”

"Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?" - Matthew 7:9
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What does Matthew 7:9 mean?

Matthew 7:9 (KJV) states, "Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?" This verse is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, in which He is teaching His disciples about true righteousness and the kingdom of heaven. In this particular verse…

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A Father's Heart: Understanding God's Generosity

Matthew 7:9 states, "Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?" This question posed by Jesus invites us into a profound exploration of the character of God as our loving Father, and how we, as earthly parents, reflect that divine…

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A Prayer for Generous Hearts and Compassionate Hands

Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. We recognize You as the source of our every blessing, and we humbly acknowledge that all good gifts come from You. As we meditate upon Your Word, particularly Matthew…

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Matthew 7:9 - "Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?"
Matthew 7:9-10 - "Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?"
Matthew 7:9-11 - "Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"
"Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?" - Matthew 7:9-10
"Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?" - Matthew 7:9-11
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"And he arose, and departed to his house." - Matthew 9:7
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