Matthew 7:11 Meaning and Explanation
“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?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If flawed human fathers give good gifts, how much more will the perfect heavenly Father give good things to those who ask.
What Does Matthew 7:11 Mean?
Jesus completes the comparison begun in the previous verses with a 'how much more' argument. He grants that even good parents are marked by sin, yet they still instinctively give good things to their children.
The conclusion soars upward. If imperfect love gives well, the perfect love of the Father gives infinitely better. Jesus invites us to pray with bold confidence, not because we deserve an answer, but because of who God is. The Father in heaven is generous beyond our best earthly love, and He longs to give good gifts to His asking children.
Matthew 7:11 in the Original Language
agathos (ἀγαθός), 'good' -- good in nature and beneficial in effect, what truly blesses the one who receives it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Matthew 7:11
What does Matthew 7:11 mean?
If flawed human fathers give good gifts, how much more will the perfect heavenly Father give good things to those who ask.