1 John 5:15
“And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And if we know that he hear us,.... As it may be assured he does hear and answer all such persons that ask according to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And if we know that he hear us - That is, if we are assured of this as a true doctrine, then, even though we may not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And if we know that he hear us - Seeing we are satisfied that he hears the prayer of faith, requesting the things which…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 John 5:14-17
Here we have,
I. A privilege belonging to faith in Christ, namely, audience in prayer: This is the confidence that we…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
if we know that he hear us … we know that we have The one certitude depends upon the other: if we trust God's goodness,…