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◄ 1 John 5:14►

New International Version
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

New Living Translation
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.

English Standard Version
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

Berean Standard Bible
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Berean Literal Bible
And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we might ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

King James Bible
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

New King James Version
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

New American Standard Bible
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

NASB 1995
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

NASB 1977
And this is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Legacy Standard Bible
And this is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Amplified Bible
This is the [remarkable degree of] confidence which we [as believers are entitled to] have before Him: that if we ask anything according to His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose] He hears us.

Christian Standard Bible
This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

American Standard Version
And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

Contemporary English Version
We are certain God will hear our prayers when we ask for what pleases him.

English Revised Version
And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We are confident that God listens to us if we ask for anything that has his approval.

Good News Translation
We have courage in God's presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will.

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

NET Bible
And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

New Heart English Bible
This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

Webster's Bible Translation
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

Weymouth New Testament
And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

World English Bible
This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And this is the boldness that we have toward Him, that if we may ask anything according to His will, He hears us,

Berean Literal Bible
And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we might ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Young's Literal Translation
And this is the boldness that we have toward Him, that if anything we may ask according to his will, He doth hear us,

Smith's Literal Translation
And this is the freedom of speech which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatsoever we shall ask according to his will, he heareth us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this is the confidence which we have toward God: that no matter what we shall request, in accord with his will, he hears us.

New American Bible
And we have this confidence in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

New Revised Standard Version
And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And this is the confidence which we have toward him: Everything that we ask him according to his will, he hears for us.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.

Godbey New Testament
And this is the assurance which we have toward him, that, if we may ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Haweis New Testament
And this is the confidence that we have towards him, that whatsoever we ask according to his will, he heareth us.

Mace New Testament
Besides, we have this confidence in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he will hear us.

Weymouth New Testament
And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us.

Worrell New Testament
And this is the confidence which we have toward Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us;

Worsley New Testament
And this is the confidence, which we have towards Him, that if we ask anything according to his will, He heareth us:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Effective Prayer
13I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.14And this is the confidence that we have before Him:If we ask anything according to His will,He hears us.15And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.…

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Cross References

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

James 1:5-6
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

1 John 3:21-22
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, / and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 15:7
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Psalm 66:18-19
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. / But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer.

Treasury of Scripture

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:

this.

1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not,then have we confidence toward God.

Ephesians 3:12
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Hebrews 3:6,14
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end…

in him.

1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

Jeremiah 29:12,13
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you…

Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

he.

Job 34:28
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

Psalm 31:22
For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

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1 John 5

1.He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;
3.which to the faithful are not grievous.
9.Jesus is the Son of God;
14.and able to hear our prayers.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

And this is the confidence that we have before Him:
The term "confidence" in this context refers to the boldness and assurance believers possess in their relationship with God. This confidence is rooted in the believer's faith and the work of Jesus Christ, who provides access to the Father (Hebrews 4:16). The phrase "before Him" emphasizes the personal and direct relationship believers have with God, reminiscent of the access granted to the high priest in the Holy of Holies, now available to all through Christ's sacrifice (Hebrews 10:19-22).

If we ask anything according to His will,
This phrase underscores the importance of aligning one's prayers with God's will. The concept of God's will is central to biblical teaching, as seen in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:10) and Jesus' submission to the Father's will in Gethsemane (Luke 22:42). Praying according to God's will involves understanding His character and purposes as revealed in Scripture, ensuring that requests are in harmony with His divine plan.

He hears us.
The assurance that God hears prayers is a recurring theme in Scripture, providing comfort and encouragement to believers (Psalm 34:17,1 Peter 3:12). This hearing implies not just auditory reception but an attentive and responsive engagement from God. The confidence that God hears is based on His faithfulness and the believer's relationship with Him through Christ, who intercedes on their behalf (Romans 8:34).

Persons / Places / Events

1.John the Apostle
The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth.

2.The Early Church
The audience of John's letter, consisting of early Christians who were facing false teachings and needed reassurance of their faith.

3.God
The central figure in this verse, emphasizing His role as a listener and responder to prayers made according to His will.

Teaching Points

Confidence in Prayer
Believers can approach God with boldness, knowing that He is attentive to their prayers when they align with His will.

Understanding God's Will
To pray effectively, Christians must seek to understand God's will through Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Aligning Desires with God's Purposes
Our prayers should reflect a heart that desires God's plans and purposes above our own.

The Role of Faith
Trust in God's wisdom and timing is crucial, even when His answers differ from our expectations.

Community in Prayer
Encouragement to pray with others, seeking collective discernment of God's will.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 1 John 5:14?

2.How does 1 John 5:14 encourage confidence in our prayer life?

3.What does "ask according to His will" mean for our prayer requests?

4.How can we discern God's will to align our prayers with it?

5.How does 1 John 5:14 connect with Jesus' teachings on prayer?

6.What practical steps can we take to pray more confidently and effectively?

7.How does 1 John 5:14 define confidence in prayer?

8.What does 1 John 5:14 reveal about God's will?

9.How can believers discern God's will according to 1 John 5:14?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5?

11.Does God hear us if we ask by His will?

12.What does praying in the will of God mean?

13.Why aren't prayers always answered?

14.Does God hear us if we ask by His will?

What Does 1 John 5:14 Mean

And this is the confidence

– Scripture speaks of a settled, fearless assurance.Hebrews 4:16 says, “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with confidence.”

– Confidence rests not in personal merit but in Christ’s finished work (Ephesians 3:12).

– The term invites believers to draw near without hesitation, just as1 John 3:21 affirms: “Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God.”

we have before Him

– The place is “before Him,” the very presence of the Father.Psalm 16:11 celebrates that presence: “In Your presence is fullness of joy.”

– Access is ongoing, not occasional;Romans 5:2 describes it as “this grace in which we stand.”

– Being “before Him” underscores relationship: children coming to their Father, echoingGalatians 4:6, “God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, ‘Abba, Father!’”

If we ask anything

– The invitation is wide-open. Jesus echoed this inMatthew 7:7: “Ask, and it will be given to you.”

– “Anything” covers needs large and small—daily bread (Matthew 6:11) and mountains that need moving (Mark 11:23-24).

– God delights in hearing every request;Philippians 4:6 urges, “In everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

according to His will

– This phrase guides the “anything.” Prayer aligns with God’s revealed purposes.

– Scripture reveals that will: salvation of the lost (1 Timothy 2:4), growth in holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3), thanksgiving in all things (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

– The Spirit helps discern that will;Romans 8:27 explains that He “intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”

– When motives drift,James 4:3 warns, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives.”

He hears us

– “He hears” is more than noticing; it promises attention and response.Psalm 34:17 echoes, “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears.”

– Hearing implies answering in His perfect timing and way: sometimes yes (Acts 12:5-11), sometimes wait (2 Corinthians 12:8-9), never indifference.

– Because He hears, anxiety can give way to peace;1 Peter 5:7 urges, “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

summary

1 John 5:14 assures believers of bold access to the Father, an open invitation to present every request, and the certainty that He listens—so long as hearts stay tuned to His gracious, revealed will. Confidence grows, petitions flow, and peace settles in, knowing the God who loves His children always hears and answers for their good and His glory.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 14. -And the confidence that we have towards him consists in this. The thought ofknowing that we have eternal life (verse 13) leads back to the thought of confidence before God in relation to prayer (1 John 3:21, 22). This idea is now further developed with special reference tointercession for others; a particular form of prayer which is in close connexion with another main idea in the Epistle - love of the brethren.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

And
Καὶ(Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

this
αὕτη(hautē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

is
ἐστὶν(estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the
ἡ(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

confidence
παρρησία(parrēsia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3954:From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.

that
ἣν(hēn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.

we have
ἔχομεν(echomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2192:To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

before
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

Him:
αὐτόν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

If
ἐάν(ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437:If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

we ask
αἰτώμεθα(aitōmetha)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 154:To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

anything
τι(ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5100:Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

according to
κατὰ(kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596:A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

His
αὐτοῦ(autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

will,
θέλημα(thelēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2307:An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.

He hears
ἀκούει(akouei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

us.
ἡμῶν(hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

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NT Letters: 1 John 5:14 This is the boldness which we have (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo)