Luke 11:11-13
Revised Standard Version
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, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
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- Luke 11:11 Other ancient authorities insert bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for
Luke 11:11-13
American Standard Version
11 And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask [a]a loaf, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
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- Luke 11:11 Some ancient authorities omit a loaf, and he give him a stone? or.
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