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11 Is there anyone among you who, if your child asked for[a] a fish, would give a snake instead of a fish? 12 Or if the child asked for an egg, would give a scorpion? 13 If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit[b] to those who ask him!”

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  1. 11.11 Other ancient authorities add bread, will give a stone? Or if your child asks for
  2. 11.13 Other ancient authorities read the Father give the Holy Spirit from heaven

11 What father among you, if his son asks for[a] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, (A)who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father (B)give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

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  1. Luke 11:11 Some manuscripts insert bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for