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19 And by this we will know that we are (A)of the truth, and will [a]assure our heart before Him 20 [b]in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things. 21 (B)Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have (C)confidence [c]before God; 22 and (D)whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we (E)keep His commandments and do (F)the things that are pleasing in His sight.

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  1. 1 John 3:19 Lit persuade
  2. 1 John 3:20 Or that if our heart condemns us, that God...
  3. 1 John 3:21 Lit toward

19 This is how we will know that we belong to the truth and how we will be able to keep ourselves[a] strong in his presence.

20 If our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts and knows everything. 21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God. 22 Whatever we request we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.

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  1. 1 John 3:19 Lit. keep our hearts