every one that asketh] In faith, and according to Gods will: for God will deny others, James 4:3. 1 John 5:14. receiveth] Among men, they who look not after wealth, seldom obtain it; but they who enquire after it, and use the means diligently, grow rich: so, if ye pray not, ye shall go without the things ye need; but if ye pray aright, ye shall speed. Or, though men be unkinde, and deny such as ask of them heartily to supply their wants, yet God will not deny his servants.