Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Bible References
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Matthew 6:32
For these are the things that the [unconverted] Gentiles keep trying to get. But your heavenly Father [already] knows you need these things.
Luke 12:30
For all these things are what the [unconverted] nations of the world keep trying to get. But your Father [already] knows you need these things.
John 16:23
At that time [i.e., after my resurrection], you will not be asking me [for] anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, if you will ask the Father for anything [then], in my name [i.e., by my authority], He will give it to you.
Philippians 4:6
Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God.