1 John 3:21

Translations

Modern

Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

Traditional

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

Literal

Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have confidence toward God,

Latin

Carissimi, si cor nostrum non reprehenderit nos, fiduciam habemus ad Deum:

Original

Greek

English

Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

Notes

1 John 3:19–22

Those who truly love (3:16–18) can feel confident that God accepts them. This kind of love shows that their faith is real and that they have new life in Christ (see 4:7–8).

1 John 3:11–22

John now emphasizes that Christians need to love one another (see John 13:34).

Related verses

1 John 2:28
And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
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.
Psalm 101:2
I will ponder the way that is blameless—when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
Psalm 7:3–5
O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands,
1 John 5:14
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 John 4:17
In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him.
Job 22:26
Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
Hebrews 10:22
…let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Job 27:6
I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.
1 Corinthians 4:4
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
1 Timothy 2:8
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

1 John 3:21

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?

Parallels?

Glossary?

Topics?

Translations

Original

Notes

Related verses

Parallels

Glossary

Topics