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NASB | Matthew 7:11 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:11 "If you then, evil (sinful by nature) as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him. |
Bible Question: Does this mean the Father gave the gift of the Holy Spirit prior to Pentacost? |
Bible Answer: Hello msg17, The Holy Spirit never indwelt or baptized anyone before Pentecost, however He did come on and fill individuals. So in this respect, I would say that one could ask for the Holy Spirit's presence. Consider David's request: Psalm 143:10 (ESV) Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! This infers that the Holy Spirit will draw close. And again in Isaiah: Isaiah 44:1-3 (ESV) "But now hear, O Jacob my servant, Israel whom I have chosen! [2] Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you: Fear not, O Jacob my servant, Jeshurun whom I have chosen. [3] For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. The assurance of the promise would have been enough for a Jew to ask for the Spirit to come. Steve |
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