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ISB ~ Matthew 7 v11

you then, who are evil:Indicates the pervasive sinful-ness of man.

how much more:A rhetorical device familiar to Jewish rabbis and used also by the Apostle Paul (Rom 5:1517). See note on Mt 6:28-30.

good things:i.e., the material necessities of life, as well as the grace to live as God’s children. The Lk 11:13 parallel identifies the gift as the “Holy Spirit”.