1 John 5:14

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 5:14

BSB

And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And this is the confidence which we have toward God: that no matter what we shall request, in accord with his will, he hears us.

ERV

And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

NHEB

This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

SMT

And this is the freedom of speech which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 5:14

AndG2532Conjunction thisG3778 isG2076VerbtheconfidenceG3954Noun Feminine thatG3739wehaveG2192Verb inG4314Preposition himG846 thatG3754Conjunction ifG1437ConjunctionweaskG154VerbanythingG5100 accordingG2596PrepositiontohisG846 willG2307Noun NeuterhehearethG191Verb usG2257

Commentary for 1 John 5:14

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of 1 John 5:14

Summary

Prayer aligned with God's purposes receives response

Event

God hears aligned petitions

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD