Matthew 7:10

BIBLE IN TEN · Feb 5, 2025 · 6m

Wednesday, 5 February 2025 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? Matthew 7:10 “And if fish he may ask, not serpent he will give him?” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus questioned His disciples, asking what man would give his son a stone when he had asked for bread. He now repeats the sentiment to emphasize His words, saying, “And if fish he may ask, not serpent he will give him?” Both creatures are introduced into the New Testament. The first is the ichthus (or ichthys), fish. For several of the disciples, this would be a personal example because they were fishermen in the…