1 John 3:22

and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we are keeping his commands, and are doing what pleases him.

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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 our conscience does not condemn us, then we approach God with confidence,

23His command is that we should believe in his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, as Christ commanded us.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:17Lord, you have heard the desire of the humble, inclining your ear, strengthening their hearts,

Psalms 34:15The eyes of the Lord are towards the righteous, his ears are towards their cry for help.

Psalms 66:18Had I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would never have listened.

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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