²¹ Dear friends,^(A) if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God^{(B) 22} and receive from him anything we ask,^(C) because we keep his commands^(D) and do what pleases him.^(E)

¹⁴ This is the confidence^(A) we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.^{(B) 15} And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know^(C) that we have what we asked of him.^(D)

¹⁶ If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life.^(E) I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death.^(F) I am not saying that you should pray about that.^(G)