1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence toward God,
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
In Context
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:4Indeed I do not even judge myself; for though I know nothing against myself, yet that does not vindicate me; for he who judges me is the Lord.
1 Timothy 2:8My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;
Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled from and evil conscience, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
1 John 4:17In this is love made perfect with us, so that we may have cheerful confidence in the Day of Judgment, because we are living in this world as He lives.
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 →