1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
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21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Cross References
Psalms 10:17LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble: you will prepare their heart, you will cause yours ear to hear:
Psalms 34:15The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
Proverbs 15:29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Isaiah 1:15And when all of you spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when all of you make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
Jeremiah 29:12Then shall all of you call upon me, and all of you shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto 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 →