Parallel Verses English Standard Version and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. King James Bible And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. American Standard Version and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight. Douay-Rheims Bible 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. English Revised Version and whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight. Webster's Bible Translation And whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. Weymouth New Testament and whatever we ask for we obtain from Him, because we obey His commands and do the things which are pleasing in His sight. 1 John 3:22 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesWe ask (αἰτῶμεν) See on Luke 11:9. We receive of Him (λαμβάνομεν ἀπ' αὐτοῦ) On the form of expression, see on 1 John 1:5. For the thought, compare John 15:7. We keep (τηροῦμεν) See on 1 Peter 1:5. Note the combination of keep and do. Watchful discernment and habitual practice. Compare Psalm 123:2. The same combination occurs 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:3, where instead of the first τηρῶμεν keep, read ποιῶμεν do. Pleasing (ἀρεστά) See John 8:29. In His sight (ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ) Compare ἕμπροσθεν αὐτοῦ before Him, or in His presence (1 John 3:19). In His sight "accentuates the thought of the divine regard. Compare John 7:37 and John 20:30" (Westcott). Treasury of Scripture Knowledge whatsoever. Psalm 34:4,15-17 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears... Psalm 50:15 And call on me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. Psalm 66:18,19 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me... Psalm 145:18,19 The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth... Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 28:9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Isaiah 55:6,7 Seek you the LORD while he may be found, call you on him while he is near... Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed... because. do. Cross References Job 22:26 For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty and lift up your face to God. Matthew 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." John 8:29 And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him." John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Hebrews 13:21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. James 4:3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Eyes Gives Laws Obey Obtain Pleases Pleasing Receive Requests Sight Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Commandments Commands Eyes Gives Laws Obey Obtain Pleases Pleasing Receive Requests Sight Whatever WhatsoeverLinks 1 John 3:22 NIV1 John 3:22 NLT 1 John 3:22 ESV 1 John 3:22 NASB 1 John 3:22 KJV 1 John 3:22 Bible Apps 1 John 3:22 Biblia Paralela 1 John 3:22 Chinese Bible 1 John 3:22 French Bible 1 John 3:22 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |