1 John 3:22

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

Whatsoever

General references

1 John 5:2

Bible References

Whatsoever

And this is the confidence that we have in him: if we ask for anything according to his will, he listens to us.

LORD, you heard the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen them, you will listen carefully,

I sought the LORD and he answered me; he delivered me from all of my fears.

Call on me in the day of distress; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me."

Were I to cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not listen to me.

The LORD remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely.

The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."

"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.

When you call out to me and come and pray to me, I'll hear you.

"Call to me and I'll answer you, and will tell you about great and hidden things that you don't know.'

"Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened for you.

You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe."

That is why I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.

So I say to you: Keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened for you,

We know that God doesn't listen to sinners, but he does listen to anyone who worships him and does his will.

I'll do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you can ask for anything you want, and you'll receive it.

On that day, you won't ask me for anything. Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, whatever you ask the Father for in my name, he will give it to you.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.

Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

General references

Observe all my statutes and all my ordinances in order to practice them. I am the LORD."

Surely God has heard, and he paid attention to my prayers.

You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe."

But he said, "Instead, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"

This is how we know that we love God's children: we love God and keep his commandments.