KJV ORIGINAL
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Think about it, if your kid came to you asking for food, would you hand them a rock instead?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
No good parent would mess with their child like that, and neither would God.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jewish families relied on fathers to provide basic needs like food for their children, as this was a fundamental aspect of parental responsibility in that culture. Jesus used this everyday example in his Sermon on the Mount to illustrate God's greater goodness and willingness to answer prayers appropriately. This teaching was part of a broader discussion on faith and the nature of God's fatherly care.
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