'Ask' in the Bible

So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

and ask on my behalf that words may be given to me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret)