1 John 3:21
Most beloved, if our heart does not reproach us, we can have confidence toward God;
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
In Context
20For even if our heart reproaches us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows all things.
Cross References
Job 22:26Then will you flock together in delight over the Almighty, and you will lift up your face to God.
Psalms 7:3lest at any time, like a lion, he might seize my soul, while there is no one to redeem me, nor any who can save.
1 Corinthians 4:4For I have nothing on my conscience. But I am not justified by this. For the Lord is the One who judges me.
1 Timothy 2:8Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension.
Hebrews 10:22So, let us draw near with a true heart, in the fullness of faith, having hearts cleansed from an evil conscience, and bodies absolved with clean water.
1 John 4:17In this way, the love of God is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment. For as he is, so also are we, in this world.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:21-23
The Testimony of Conscience. ( a. d. 80.) 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. The apostle, having intimated that there may be, even among us, such a privilege as an assurance or sound persuasion of heart towards God, proceeds here, I. To establish the court of… Read the whole commentary →