3 Nephi 27:29
1830 Edition
therefore ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for he that asketh, receiveth, and unto him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
Influences
Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV)
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Changes
Simple English
“So ask. You will receive. Knock. The door will be opened to you. Anyone who asks will receive. To anyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Paraphrase
“Ask, and you’ll receive. Knock, and the door will open. Whoever asks, receives. And to the one who knocks, the door opens.”