1 John 3:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him.

Cross References

1 John 2:28

Children, stay one in your hearts with Christ. Then when he returns, we will have confidence and won't have to hide in shame.

Hebrews 4:16

So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved grace, and we will find help.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's gift of undeserved grace instead of by the wisdom of this world.

1 John 5:14

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

Psalm 101:2

Please help me learn to do the right thing, and I will be honest and fair in my own kingdom.

1 John 4:17

If we truly love others and live as Christ did in this world, we won't be worried about the day of judgment.

Hebrews 10:22

So let's come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let's keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.

Job 22:26

and you will find happiness by worshiping him.

1 Corinthians 4:4

I don't know of anything against me, but this doesn't prove I am right. The Lord is my judge.

Job 27:6

because each day my conscience agrees that I am innocent.

1 Timothy 2:8

I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

Romans 14:22

What you believe about these things should be kept between you and God. You are fortunate, if your actions don't make you have doubts.

Ephesians 3:12

Christ now gives us courage and confidence, so we can come to God by faith.

1 John 2:7

My dear friends, I am not writing to give you a new commandment. It is the same one you were first given, and it is the message you heard.

1 John 3:2

My dear friends, we are already God's children, though what we will be hasn't yet been seen. But we do know when Christ returns, we will be like him, because we will see him as he truly is.

1 John 3:20

But even if we don't feel at ease, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.