The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 14:8

1830 Edition

for every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.

Influences

Matthew 7:8 (KJV)
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Changes

fFor every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.

Simple English

Everyone who asks will get it. The person who looks will find it. To the person who knocks, the door will open.

Paraphrase

“Everyone who asks receives. Everyone who seeks finds. To everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”