1 John 3:22
and whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence toward God;
Cross References
Psalms 10:17Thou, O LORD! wilt hear the desires of the distressed; Thou wilt strengthen their hearts; Thou wilt lend a listening ear!
Psalms 34:15The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, And his ears are open to their cry.
Psalms 66:18If I had meditated wickedness in my heart, The Lord would not have heard me:
Proverbs 15:29The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Isaiah 1:15When ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; Yea, when ye multiply prayers, I will not hear: Your hands are full of blood!
Jeremiah 29:12Then ye shall call upon me, and go in peace; ye 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 →