1 John 5:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 5:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 5:15 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 5:15 — KJV
“And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
— 1 John 5:15 (KJV)
1 John 5:15 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 5:15
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:15: know, hear, ask
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:15: know, hear, ask
“And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:15: hear, whatsoever, desired
“But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:15: know, whatsoever, ask
“Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:15: know, hear, ask
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