^{11 Ref} And which of you, being a father, will give a stone to his son, who makes request for bread? or for a fish, will give him a snake?

^{12 Ref} Or for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

^{13 Ref} If, then, you who are evil are able to give good things to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who make request to him?