1 John 5:14

We can be sure that God listens to us when we pray to him. Yes, if we think about the things God wants, and the good things that he promises, and if we ask God for those good things, then God will listen to us.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

In Context

13I know that you mob all believe in God’s son Jesus. So you all have new life from God, and you will live with God for ever. I want you to be really sure about that, and that’s the reason why I’m writing this letter to you.

15So whenever we pray to God, we know that God will listen to us, and he will do the things we ask.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7Jesus kept on teaching the people. He said, “Whenever you need something, you have to keep asking God for it, and he will give it to you. Keep looking for whatever you need, and God will let you find it. Maybe something will block you, so you can’t get what you need, like there is a door that is shut and you can’t get through it. Well, then keep on knocking at that door, and God will open it for you.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:11-14

The Believer's Privilege. ( a. d. 80.) 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have… Read the whole commentary →

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