'Ask' in the Bible

So do not be like them [praying as they do]; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

“Again I say to you, that if two believers on earth agree [that is, are of one mind, in harmony] about anything that they ask [within the will of God], it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.”

And whatever you ask for in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Jesus replied to them, “I will also ask you a question, and if you tell Me the answer, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” And they began debating among themselves [considering the implications of their answer], saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe John?’

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.