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

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight."

— 1 John 3:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 John 3 — Context

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And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

20

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

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

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

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And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

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And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.

1 John 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:22 say?
1 John 3:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
Where is 1 John 3:22 in the Bible?
1 John 3:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 3:22.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:22 in?
1 John 3:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 3:22?
1 John 3:22 reads (KJVA): “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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