1 John 3:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 3:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 3:22 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 3:22 — KJV
“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
— 1 John 3:22 (KJV)
1 John 3:22 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 3:22
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:22: whatsoever, ask, receive
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:22: keep, commandments, sight
“And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:22: because, those, things
“Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:22: because, keep, commandments
“And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:22: keep, commandments, sight
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