1 John 3:19-21
Living Bible
19 Then we will know for sure, by our actions, that we are on God’s side, and our consciences will be clear, even when we stand before the Lord. 20 But if we have bad consciences and feel that we have done wrong, the Lord will surely feel it even more,[a] for he knows everything we do.
21 But, dearly loved friends, if our consciences are clear, we can come to the Lord with perfect assurance and trust,
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- 1 John 3:20 the Lord will surely feel it even more, or perhaps “the Lord will be merciful anyway”; literally, “God is greater than our heart.”
1 John 3:19-21
New King James Version
19 And by this we [a]know (A)that we are of the truth, and shall [b]assure our hearts before Him. 20 (B)For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, (C)we have confidence toward God.
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- 1 John 3:19 NU shall know
- 1 John 3:19 persuade, set at rest
1 John 3:19-21
King James Version
19 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.
21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
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