1 John 5:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 5:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 5:14 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: in: or, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 5:14 — KJV
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: in: or, concerning”
— 1 John 5:14 (KJV)
1 John 5:14 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 5:14
“Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:14: ask, any, thing
“Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:14: any, thing, according
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:14: any, thing, concerning
“And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:14: any, thing, concerning
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:14: any, thing, concerning
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