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One time Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his followers said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray as John taught his followers."
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Jesus said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, may your name always be kept holy. May your kingdom come.
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Give us the food we need for each day.
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Forgive us for our sins, because we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us. And do not cause us to be tempted.'"
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Then Jesus said to them, "Suppose one of you went to your friend's house at midnight and said to him, 'Friend, loan me three loaves of bread.
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A friend of mine has come into town to visit me, but I have nothing for him to eat.'
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Your friend inside the house answers, 'Don't bother me! The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.'
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I tell you, if friendship is not enough to make him get up to give you the bread, your boldness will make him get up and give you whatever you need.
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So I tell you, ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you.
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Yes, everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.