1 John 3:19-22
English Standard Version
19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, (A)if our heart does not condemn us, (B)we have confidence before God; 22 and (C)whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and (D)do what pleases him.
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1 John 3:19-22
Lexham English Bible
19 By this[a] we know that we are of the truth and will convince our heart before him, 20 that[b] if our heart condemns us, that God is greater than our heart and knows all things. 21 Dear friends, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God, 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what is pleasing in his sight[c].
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- 1 John 3:19 Some manuscripts have “And by this”
- 1 John 3:20 Or “because”
- 1 John 3:22 Literally “in the sight of him”
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