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1 John 3:22
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and receive whatever we ask from him because we keep his commands and do what is pleasing in his sight.
And whatsoeuer we aske, wee receiue of him, because we keepe his commandement, and doe those things that are pleasing in his sight.
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
and whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
And God gives us what we ask for because we obey God's commands and do what pleases him.
and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.
He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him.
then, whatever we ask for, we receive from him; because we are obeying his commands and doing the things that please him.
and whatsoever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and practise the things which are pleasing in his sight.
And God gives us what we ask for. We receive it because we obey God's commands and do what pleases him.
And whatsoeuer we aske we receiue of him, because we keepe his commaundements, and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.
And whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing to him.
and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what is pleasing in his sight.
And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments, and we do the things pleasing before Him.
and we receive from Him whatever we ask because we [carefully and consistently] keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight [habitually seeking to follow His plan for us].
and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
And he gives us all our requests, because we keep his laws and do the things which are pleasing in his eyes.
and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his mitzvot and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
Whatever we request we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.Psalm 34:15; 145:18-19; Proverbs 15:20; Jeremiah 29:12; Matthew 7:8; 21:22; Mark 11:24; John 8:29; 9:31; 14:13; 15:7; 16:23-24; James 5:16; 1 John 5:14;">[xr]
22 And whatever we ask, we shall receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things which are beautiful [fn] before him.
And whatever we ask, we receive from him; because we keep his commandments, and do acceptable things before him.
And whatsoeuer we aske, we receaue of hym, because we kepe his commaundementes, and do those thynges which are pleasyng in his syght.
and whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
and whatever we ask for we obtain from Him, because we obey His commands and do the things which are pleasing in His sight.
and what euer we schulen axe, we schulen resseyue of hym, for we kepen hise comaundementis, and we don tho thingis that ben plesaunt bifor hym.
and whatever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
And whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him.
And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
We will receive from Him whatever we ask if we obey Him and do what He wants.
and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.
And, whatsoever we are asking, we are receiving from him, because, his commandments, are we keeping, and, the things that are pleasing before him, are we doing.
And whatsoever we shall ask, we shall receive of him: because we keep his commandments and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.
and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
and what soever we axe we shall receave of him: be cause we kepe his commaundementes and do those thinges which are pleasinge in his sight.
and whatever we may ask, we receive from Him, because His commands we keep, and the things pleasing before Him we do,
And what so euer we axe, we shal receaue it: because we kepe his comaundemetes, and do those thinges, which are pleasaunt in his sighte.
whatever we ask, we shall receive it of him, because we keep his commandments, and do what is agreeable to him.
Our prayers will be answered because we ride the way he says to ride and we do things he likes.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
whatsoever: 1 John 5:14, Psalms 10:17, Psalms 34:4, Psalms 34:15-17, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 66:18, Psalms 66:19, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 145:19, Proverbs 15:29, Proverbs 28:9, Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 29:12, Jeremiah 29:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:8, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:9-13, John 9:31, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 16:23, John 16:24, James 1:5, James 5:16
because: 1 John 3:23, 1 John 3:24, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:25, Matthew 17:5, John 15:10, Acts 17:30, Acts 20:21
do: John 6:29, John 8:29, John 9:31, Philippians 4:18, Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 13:21
Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:37 - General 2 Kings 20:3 - in truth Psalms 78:7 - keep Psalms 99:7 - kept Proverbs 16:7 - please Proverbs 19:16 - keepeth the Isaiah 38:3 - I have Isaiah 58:9 - shalt thou Ezekiel 18:11 - that Matthew 18:19 - That if Mark 3:35 - do Luke 8:21 - which Romans 8:8 - please Romans 8:27 - according 1 Corinthians 7:19 - but Philippians 4:9 - do 1 Thessalonians 4:1 - to please Hebrews 10:22 - in full Hebrews 11:5 - that he James 4:3 - and 1 John 2:3 - if we 1 John 5:2 - General
Cross-References
Then God said, "And now we will make human beings; they will be like us and resemble us. They will have power over the fish, the birds, and all animals, domestic and wild, large and small."
He made all kinds of beautiful trees grow there and produce good fruit. In the middle of the garden stood the tree that gives life and the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad.
God said that because he knows that when you eat it, you will be like God and know what is good and what is bad."
The woman saw how beautiful the tree was and how good its fruit would be to eat, and she thought how wonderful it would be to become wise. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, and he also ate it.
As soon as they had eaten it, they were given understanding and realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and covered themselves.
The man answered, "The woman you put here with me gave me the fruit, and I ate it."
The Lord God asked the woman, "Why did you do this?" She replied, "The snake tricked me into eating it."
The poor will eat as much as they want; those who come to the Lord will praise him. May they prosper forever!
Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
You rest secure among the cedars brought from Lebanon; but how pitiful you'll be when pains strike you, pains like those of a woman in labor.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And whatsoever we ask we receive of him,.... According to his promise, Matthew 7:7; that is, whatever is asked according to the will of God, in the name of Christ, and for his sake, and in faith, nothing wavering, but believing in God, in his covenant and promises, for these are provisos in the case; and such as ask in this way may exercise an holy confidence that they shall receive; and indeed they do receive what they ask for; see 1 John 5:14;
because we keep his commandments; not that keeping the commands of God is the meritorious cause of receiving anything from him; for when men have done all they can, or are assisted to do, they are but unprofitable servants in point of merit: whatever is received from God, as it is in consequence of asking, so it is entirely owing to his own grace and favour, and for the sake of Christ; but keeping the commands of God is a necessary adjunct, or, as Calvin on the text calls it, an inseparable accident, or what necessarily belongs unto, and enters into the character of such, who are heard and answered by God, and receive at his hands; for there is a great deal of truth in what the Jews say to the blind man, John 9:31; and which may serve as a comment on these words:
and do those things that are pleasing in his sight; as keeping of his commandments is; not that these things ingratiate into the love and favour of God, or are the causes and conditions of it, for the love of God is prior to anything of this kind; nor are they the causes of men's acceptance with God, for the acceptance both of persons and services is only in Christ the beloved; but these things are what God approves of, when done in faith, from a principle of love, and with a view to his glory: and since he hears such persons that are worshippers of him, and do his will, and has promised good things to them; this is therefore a reason strengthening their confidence in him, that what they ask they shall receive.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him - If we are truly his children, and ask in a proper manner. See the notes at Matthew 7:7. Compare Mark 11:24; Luke 11:9; Luke 18:1 ff; John 14:13; Joh 15:7; 1 John 5:14. The declaration here made must be understood with these limitations:
(1)That we ask in a proper manner, James 4:3; and,
(2)That the thing asked shall be such as will be consistent for God to give; that is, such as he shall see to be best for us, 1 John 5:14. See the notes at this latter passage.
Because we keep his commandments - Not that this is the meritorious ground of our being heard, but that it furnishes evidence that we are his children, and he hears his children as such.
And do those things that are pleasing in his sight - As a parent is disposed to bestow favors on obedient, affectionate, and dutiful children, so God is on those who please him by their obedience and submission to his will. We can have no hope that he will hear us unless we do so live as to please him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 22. Whatsoever we ask — In such a spirit, we receive of him, for he delights to bless the humble, upright, and sincere soul.
Because we keep his commandments — Viz., by loving him and loving our neighbour. These are the great commandments both of the old covenant and the new. And whoever is filled with this love to God and man will do those things which are pleasing to him; for love is the very soul and principle of obedience.
The word heart is used in the preceding verses for conscience; and so the Greek fathers interpret it, particularly Origen, Nicephorus, and OEcumenius; but this is not an unfrequent meaning of the word in the sacred writings.
