Verse

Matthew 21:22 — And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye…

“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22 · KJV

Narrated Bible, free · iPhone and Android · Meet the narrated Bible

Verse image for Matthew 21:22 to share

Image to share

Save the image and send it to someone who needs to read this today.

Read it in context

The verses around Matthew 21:22.

20And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

21Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

23And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

24And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Read the full chapter of Matthew 21 →

Verse explanation

Directly links the doubt-free faith mentioned in the previous verse to the effectiveness of prayer — a broad promise that other New Testament texts balance with the idea of asking according to God’s will.

From the Matthew 21 study in Bible in Stories.

Matthew 21:22 in other versions

The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.

In other languages: Português (Mateus 21:22) · Español (Mateo 21:22)

More verses about faith

See all verses about faith →

Carry this word in your pocket

The complete Bible, narrated in audio, with video stories and a daily devotional. Free on iPhone and Android.

Download free

More popular verses · Verses by topic · Bible