1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart accuse us not, we have confidence toward God.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
In Context
20Because if our heart accuse us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things[3:20].
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:4For I am conscious to myself of nothing; yet am I not hereby justified, but he that judges me is the Lord.
1 Timothy 2:8I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;
Hebrews 10:22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; and having had our body washed with pure water,
1 John 4:17In this has love been perfected with us[4:17], that we have confidence in the day of judgment; because as he is, we also are 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 →