Jesus then explained how this illustration applies to the practice of prayer, saying: “Accordingly I say to you, Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.
Seejärel selgitas Jeesus, mismoodi käib see tähendamissõna palvetamise kohta: „Ka mina ütlen teile: paluge, siis antakse teile; otsige, siis te leiate; koputage, siis avatakse teile.