1 John 5:14

God's Word

We are confident that God listens to us if we ask for anything that has his approval.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:12

So I’m going to do what you’ve asked. I’m giving you a wise and understanding heart so that there will never be anyone like you.

Job 34:28

They forced the poor to cry out to him, and he hears the cry of those who suffer.

Psalm 145:19

He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them.

Psalm 31:22

When I was panic-stricken, I said, “I have been cut off from your sight.” But you heard my pleas for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

Psalm 34:17

⌞Righteous people⌟ cry out. The Lord hears and rescues them from all their troubles.

Psalm 69:33

The Lord listens to needy people. He does not despise his own who are in prison.

Proverbs 10:24

That which wicked people dread happens to them, but ⌞the Lord⌟ grants the desire of righteous people.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from wicked people, but he hears the prayers of righteous people.

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to me, and I will answer you. I will tell you great and mysterious things that you do not know.

Matthew 21:22

Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

John 11:42

I’ve known that you always hear me. However, I’ve said this so that the crowd standing around me will believe that you sent me.”

John 14:13

I will do anything you ask ⌞the Father⌟ in my name so that the Father will be given glory because of the Son.

John 15:7

If you live in me and what I say lives in you, then ask for anything you want, and it will be yours.

John 16:24

So far you haven’t asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive so that you can be completely happy.

John 9:31

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners. Instead, he listens to people who are devout and who do what he wants.

Ephesians 3:12

We can go to God with bold confidence through faith in Christ.

Hebrews 10:35

So don’t lose your confidence. It will bring you a great reward.

Hebrews 3:14

After all, we will remain Christ’s partners only if we continue to hold on to our original confidence until the end.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is a faithful son in charge of God’s household. We are his household if we continue to have courage and to be proud of the confidence we have.

James 4:3

When you pray for things, you don’t get them because you want them for the wrong reason—for your own pleasure.

James 5:16

So admit your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you will be healed. Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.

1 John 2:28

Now, dear children, live in Christ. Then, when he appears we will have confidence, and when he comes we won’t turn from him in shame.