¹⁶ And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.

²⁸ And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

²¹ Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

¹⁷ Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

¹⁶ Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.