1 John 3:22

We'll receive from him whatever we ask him for, because we follow his commands and do what pleases him.

Free Bible Version

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

21Dear friends, if we're reassured we're not in the wrong, we can have confidence before God.

23This is what he commands: we should trust in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us to do.

Read all of 1 John 3

Cross References

Psalms 10:17Lord, you have heard the longing cries of those who are suffering. You will encourage them, for you will listen to them.

Psalms 34:15The Lord watches over those who do right, and he hears when they cry for help.

Psalms 66:18If I had focused my mind on evil, the Lord would not have listened to me.

Proverbs 15:29The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.

Isaiah 1:15When you hold up your hands to me in prayer, I'll look away. Even though you pray many prayers, I won't pay attention to them, because your hands are full of blood.

Jeremiah 29:12Then you will call for my help, you will come and pray to me, and I will answer 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 John 3:22