KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So I tell you this: whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have already received it, and it will be yours.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is teaching that faith-filled prayer should be accompanied by complete confidence that God will answer.
📚 Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples after cursing a fig tree that withered, demonstrating the power of faith. This teaching came during the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry, as he was preparing his followers for the challenges they would face after his death and resurrection. The disciples had just witnessed Jesus cleanse the temple, showing his authority over religious institutions.
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