I John 3:22
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and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.
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we receive--as a matter of fact, according to His promise. Believers, as such, ask only what is in accordance with God's will; or if they ask what God wills not, they bow their will to God's will, and so God grants them either their request, or something better than it. because we keep his commandments--Compare Psa 66:18; Psa 34:15; Psa 145:18-19. Not as though our merits earned a hearing for our prayers, but when we are believers in Christ, all our works of faith being the fruit of His Spirit in us, are "pleasing in God's sight"; and our prayers being the voice of the same Spirit of God in us, naturally and necessarily are answered by Him.
Open source ↗The apostle here magnifies the love of God in our adoption (Jo1 3:1, Jo1 3:2). He thereupon argues for holiness (Jo1 3:3), and against sin (v. 4-19). He presses brotherly love (Jo1 3:11-18). How to assure our hearts before God (Jo1 3:19-22). The precept of faith (Jo1 3:23). And the good of obedience (Jo1 3:24).
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If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.