Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God New Living Translation Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. English Standard Version Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; Berean Standard Bible Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Berean Literal Bible Beloved, if our heart should not condemn us, we have confidence toward God, King James Bible Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. New King James Version Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. New American Standard Bible Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; NASB 1995 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; NASB 1977 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; Legacy Standard Bible Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; Amplified Bible Beloved, if our heart does not convict us [of guilt], we have confidence [complete assurance and boldness] before God; Christian Standard Bible Dear friends, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have confidence before God Holman Christian Standard Bible Dear friends, if our conscience doesn’t condemn us, we have confidence before God American Standard Version Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God; Contemporary English Version Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him. English Revised Version Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God; GOD'S WORD® Translation Dear friends, if our conscience doesn't condemn us, we can boldly look to God Good News Translation And so, my dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have courage in God's presence. International Standard Version Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God. Majority Standard Bible Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, NET Bible Dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God, New Heart English Bible Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God; Webster's Bible Translation Beloved, if our heart doth not condemn us, then have we confidence towards God. Weymouth New Testament Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have perfect confidence towards God; World English Bible Beloved, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have boldness toward God; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBeloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God, Berean Literal Bible Beloved, if our heart should not condemn us, we have confidence toward God, Young's Literal Translation Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God, Smith's Literal Translation Dearly beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have freedom of speech towards God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDearly beloved, if our heart do not reprehend us, we have confidence towards God: Catholic Public Domain Version Most beloved, if our heart does not reproach us, we can have confidence toward God; New American Bible Beloved, if [our] hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God New Revised Standard Version Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, then we have confidence before God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have boldness before God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBeloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence to ward God, Godbey New Testament Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God: Haweis New Testament Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence towards God. Mace New Testament beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we may securely confide in God. Weymouth New Testament Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have perfect confidence towards God; Worrell New Testament Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence toward God; Worsley New Testament Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence towards God: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Love One Another…20Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. 21Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, 22and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.… Cross References 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. Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. James 1:6 But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 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. 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. Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:12 In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Proverbs 3:26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Psalm 66:18-19 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. / But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. Treasury of Scripture Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. Job 22:26 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. Jump to Previous Beloved Boldness Condemn Confidence Dear Fear Friends Heart Hearts Loved Ones Perfect Towards WrongJump to Next Beloved Boldness Condemn Confidence Dear Fear Friends Heart Hearts Loved Ones Perfect Towards Wrong1 John 3 1. He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;3. who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments; 11. as also to love one another as brothers. Beloved The term "Beloved" is a term of endearment used by the Apostle John to address his readers, indicating a close, familial relationship within the body of Christ. This reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on love and unity, as seen in other New Testament writings (e.g., 1 Peter 2:11, Jude 1:3). The use of "Beloved" underscores the importance of love as a central theme in John's epistles, aligning with Jesus' commandment to love one another (John 13:34). if our hearts do not condemn us we have confidence before God Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. Early Christian Community The recipients of John's letter, likely facing challenges of false teachings and needing reassurance of their faith. 3. God The ultimate authority and the one before whom believers seek confidence and assurance. Teaching Points The Role of the HeartOur hearts play a crucial role in our spiritual confidence. A heart aligned with God's truth will not condemn us, allowing us to stand confidently before Him. Confidence in Prayer When our hearts are clear, we can approach God with boldness in prayer, knowing that He hears us and desires to answer according to His will. Self-Examination Regular self-examination is vital to ensure our hearts are not harboring sin or guilt, which can hinder our relationship with God. Assurance of Salvation Understanding that our confidence before God is rooted in the finished work of Christ, not our own merits, provides assurance of our salvation. Living in Truth and Love A lifestyle characterized by truth and love aligns our hearts with God's will, fostering confidence and peace in our relationship with Him.Verse 21. - Beloved (1 John 2:7; 1 John 3:2), there is a still more blessed possibility. If the consciousness of genuine love will sustain us before God when our heart reproaches us, much more may we have confidence towards him (1 John 2:28) when it does not reproach us. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Beloved,Ἀγαπητοί (Agapētoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. hearts καρδία (kardia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. do not condemn [us], καταγινώσκῃ (kataginōskē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2607: To condemn, blame. From kata and ginosko; to note against, i.e. Find fault with. we have ἔχομεν (echomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. confidence παρρησίαν (parrēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3954: From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. before πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. God, Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links 1 John 3:21 NIV1 John 3:21 NLT 1 John 3:21 ESV 1 John 3:21 NASB 1 John 3:21 KJV 1 John 3:21 BibleApps.com 1 John 3:21 Biblia Paralela 1 John 3:21 Chinese Bible 1 John 3:21 French Bible 1 John 3:21 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 John 3:21 Beloved if our hearts don't condemn us (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) |
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