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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Other Translations for 1 John 3:22

BSB

and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

AKJV

And whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

CPDV

and whatever we shall request of him, we shall receive from him. For we keep his commandments, and we do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

ERV

and whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

NHEB

and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

SMT

And whatever we ask, we receive of him, for we keep his commands, and do things pleasing before him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 3:22

AndG2532Conjunction whatsoeverG1437Conjunction weG3739 askG154VerbwereceiveG2983Verb ofG3844Preposition himG846 becauseG3754ConjunctionwekeepG5083Verb hisG846 commandmentsG1785Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction doG4160VerbthosethingsthatarepleasingG701AdjectiveinhisG846 sightG1799Preposition

Commentary for 1 John 3:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 3:22

Summary

Obedience brings answered petitions

Event

Answering believers' requests

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD