'Ask' in the Bible

Now those who had gathered together began to ask Jesus, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?"

The eunuch asked Philip, "I ask you, who is the prophet talking about? Himself? Or someone else?"

and that is why I didn't hesitate when I was sent for. Now may I ask why you sent for me?"

From Miletus he sent messengers to Ephesus to ask the elders of the church to meet with him.

He answered, "The Jewish leaders have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the Council tomorrow as though they were going to examine his case more carefully.