Luke 11:9

Verse 9

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

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- **Prayers for Peace** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2026) · Reference
  “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/19eyring?lang=eng&id=p_nVDQx#p_nVDQx

- **The Teachings of Jesus Christ** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2023) · Reference
  “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Put On Thy Strength, O Zion** — David A. Bednar (October 2022) · Reference
  The intended meaning or message of a parable typically is not expressed explicitly.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/46bednar?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **“Be With and Strengthen Them”** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2018) · Reference
  For all who are eager to learn the details of these matters, please know that immediately upon the conclusion of this session of conference, a sequence will begin that includes, not necessarily in this order, sending a letter from the First Presidency to every member of the Church for whom we have an email address.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/be-with-and-strengthen-them?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **In Praise of Those Who Save** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2016) · Reference
  Those who save their marriages choose happiness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/in-praise-of-those-who-save?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Opportunities to Do Good** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2011) · Reference
  The fourth valuable principle of Church welfare I learned as a bishop.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/opportunities-to-do-good?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

- **Ask, Seek, Knock** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2009) · Quote
  > “ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
  Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/ask-seek-knock?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Finding Strength in Challenging Times!** — Allan F. Packer (April 2009) · Quote
  > “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
  Next, asking for a testimony of truth opens the window of inspiration.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/finding-strength-in-challenging-times?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets** — Robert D. Hales (October 2007) · Quote
  > “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
  I testify that on the hillside or in the meadow, in the grove or closet, now or in the eternities to come, the Savior’s words to each of us will be fulfilled: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” While we are commanded not to seek after signs, we are commanded to “seek … earnestly the best gifts.” These gifts include the Holy Ghost and personal revelation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/personal-revelation-the-teachings-and-examples-of-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Spirit of the Tabernacle** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2007) · Alludes to
  After that, I had the assurance that the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, is there for everyone who will respond to the invitation to ask, to seek, and to knock (see Matthew 7:7–8; Luke 11:9–10; 3 Nephi 14:7–8; D&C 88:63).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/the-spirit-of-the-tabernacle?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Life—A Great Proving Ground** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1981) · Quote
  > “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”
  Now, with reference to the part that prayer plays in accomplishing our eternal objectives, the Savior instructed his disciples to “pray always” (Luke 21:36), saying: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Luke 11:9).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/life-a-great-proving-ground?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Reading the Scriptures** — Howard W. Hunter (October 1979) · Quote
  > “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”
  There is nothing more helpful than prayer to open our understanding of the scriptures.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/reading-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Decisions** — Eldred G. Smith (October 1971) · Alludes to
  The Lord has said, “Seek and you shall find.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/decisions?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Prayers for Peace

Henry B. Eyring April 2026 Saturday Morning Session

“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”

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The Teachings of Jesus Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”

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Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

David A. Bednar October 2022 Sunday Morning Session

The intended meaning or message of a parable typically is not expressed explicitly.

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“Be With and Strengthen Them”

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2018 Sunday Afternoon Session

For all who are eager to learn the details of these matters, please know that immediately upon the conclusion of this session of conference, a sequence will begin that includes, not necessarily in this order, sending a letter from the First Presidency to every member of the Church for whom we have an email address.

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In Praise of Those Who Save

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2016 General Priesthood Session

Those who save their marriages choose happiness.

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Opportunities to Do Good

Henry B. Eyring April 2011 Saturday Morning Session

The fourth valuable principle of Church welfare I learned as a bishop.

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Ask, Seek, Knock

Russell M. Nelson October 2009 Sunday Morning Session

“ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

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Finding Strength in Challenging Times!

Allan F. Packer April 2009 Saturday Morning Session

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

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Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

Robert D. Hales October 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

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The Spirit of the Tabernacle

Boyd K. Packer April 2007 Saturday Afternoon Session

After that, I had the assurance that the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, is there for everyone who will respond to the invitation to ask, to seek, and to knock (see Matthew 7:7–8; Luke 11:9–10; 3 Nephi 14:7–8; D&C 88:63).

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Life—A Great Proving Ground

Franklin D. Richards April 1981 Sunday Morning Session

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”

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Reading the Scriptures

Howard W. Hunter October 1979 Sunday Morning Session

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”

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Decisions

Eldred G. Smith October 1971 Friday Morning Session

The Lord has said, “Seek and you shall find.

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