1 John 3:22

And whatsoever we shall ask, we shall receive of him: because we keep his commandments, and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

In Context

21Dearly beloved, if our heart do not reprehend us, we have confidence towards God:

23And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ: and love one another, as he hath given commandment unto us.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:15Turn away from evil and do good: seek after peace and pursue it.

Psalms 66:18If I have looked at iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.

Proverbs 15:29The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

Isaiah 1:15And when you stretch forth your hands, I will turn away my eyes from you: and when you multiply prayer, I will not hear: for your hands are full of blood.

Jeremiah 29:12And you shall call upon me, and you shall go: and you shall pray to me, and I will hear you.

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 →

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