1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
In Context
20For if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and he knows all things.
Cross References
Job 22:26For then you will take pleasure in the Almighty; 1 you will lift up your face to God. 1
Psalms 7:3Yahweh my God, if I have done this, 1 and there is guilt on my hands— 1
1 Corinthians 4:4I am not aware of any charge being made against me, but that does not mean I am innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.
1 Timothy 2:8Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.
Hebrews 10:22let us approach with true hearts in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
1 John 4:17Because of this, this love has been made perfect among us, so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because as he is, just so are we 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 →