1 John 5:15 net — And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked…

NET Bible

"And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him."

— 1 John 5:15, NET Bible

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1 John 5 — Context

12

The one who has the Son has this eternal life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have this eternal life.

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Assurance of Eternal Life I 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.

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

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And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him.

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If anyone sees his fellow Christian committing a sin not resulting in death, he should ask, and God will grant life to the person who commits a sin not resulting in death. There is a sin resulting in death. I do not say that he should ask about that.

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All unrighteousness is sin, but there is sin not resulting in death.

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We know that everyone fathered by God does not sin, but God protects the one he has fathered, and the evil one cannot touch him.

1 John 5:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:15 say?
1 John 5:15 in the NET Bible reads: “And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him.”
Where is 1 John 5:15 in the Bible?
1 John 5:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 15.
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 5:15.
What translation should I read 1 John 5:15 in?
1 John 5:15 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 5:15?
1 John 5:15 reads (NET): “And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him.” 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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