1 John 5:15

World English Bible (2000)

And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:29 : 29 Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
  • Mark 11:24 : 24 Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.
  • Luke 11:9-9 : 9 "I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
  • Jer 15:12-13 : 12 Can one break iron, even iron from the north, and brass? 13 Your substance and your treasures will I give for a spoil without price, and that for all your sins, even in all your borders.

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