5:14 (Logical Relationship)

In this and the following verses John states one result of our having eternal life, namely that we can be sure our prayers are answered. You may need to make this connection with the previous verse clear in your translation.

5:14a

the confidence that we have before Him: (Meaning) This represents the same Greek phrase “we have confidence before God” in 3:21b. It means that we are not afraid or ashamed to ask God for things.

5:14c

according to His will: (Meaning) This means that what we want is the same as what God wants, because we are united with him through Jesus and so our deeds and thoughts are the same as his.

hears us: (Connotation) This word implies that God both hears our requests and agrees to give us what we ask for.

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