Matthew 18:19
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Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
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Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Open source ↗The gospels are, in short, a record of what Jesus began both to do and to teach. In the foregoing chapter, we had an account of his doings, in this, of his teachings; probably, not all at the same time, in a continued discourse, but at several times, upon divers occasions, here put together, as near akin. We have here, I. Instructions concerning humility (Mat 18:1-6). II. Concerning offences in general (Mat 18:7), particularly offences given, 1. By us to ourselves (Mat 18:8, Mat 18:9). 2. By us to others, (Mat 18:10-14). 3. By others to us; which are of two sorts, (1.) Scandalous sins, which are to be reproved (Mat 18:15-20). (2.) Personal wrongs, which are to be forgiven (Mat 18:21-35). See how practical Christ's preaching was; he could have revealed mysteries, but he pressed plain duties, especially those that are most displeasing to flesh and blood.
Open source ↗18:19 anything you ask: In the context of church discipline (18:15-17), this suggests that discipline must be done in prayer.
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Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.