1 John 5:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 John 5:14

And this is the confidence that we have in him - Margin, “concerning.” Greek, “toward him,” or in respect to him - πρὸς αὐτὸν pros auton. The confidence referred to here is that which relates to the answer to prayer. The apostle does not say that this is the only thing in respect to which there is to be confidence in him, but that it is one which is worthy of special consideration. The sense is, that one of the effects of believing on the Lord Jesus 1 John 5:13 is, that we have the assurance... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 5:14-15

1 John 5:14-15. And this is the farther confidence Παρρησια , boldness; that we have in, or with, him, that if we ask any thing See on Matthew 7:7; according to his will His revealed will, (for his word shows us what things we may lawfully ask,) he heareth us Not only observes and takes notice of our petitions, but favourably regards them, and will assuredly grant them if he sees, and as far as he sees, that it will be for our present and eternal good to have them granted: see 1... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 John 5:13-21

Practical results of assurance (5:13-21)When Christians know with assurance that God has accepted them and given them eternal life, they will have confidence to come to him with their requests. First, however, they must consider God’s will, and not make requests from the wrong motives. They can then be assured that God will hear and answer their prayers (13-15). John encourages them to pray for one another, but he points out that there may be some cases where a person, through his sin, sets in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 5:14

confidence . See 1 John 2:28 . in = toward. App-104 . if . App-118 . ask . App-134 . according to . App-104 . will . App-102 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 John 5:14

And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us;And this is the boldness ... This is the fourth mention of boldness in this epistle: as pertaining to the judgment in 1 John 2:28; 1 John 4:17, and as pertaining to prayer, here, and in 1 John 3:21,22. In a large degree, the Christian is himself responsible for maintaining a confident and winning attitude, an attitude to which he is fully entitled by the glorious endowments and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 5:14-15

1 John 5:14-15. And this is the confidence, &c.— "And we who really believe in him, have this satisfaction and holy boldness, that whatever we present our petitions to God for, with faith in Christ's name, after such a manner as is agreeable to his holy will, according to the notices that he has given of it in the declarations, precepts, and promises of his word, he mercifully attends to, and favourably regards the voice of our supplications. John 16:23-24.James 1:5-6; James 1:5-6. And if... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 5:14

14. the confidence—boldness (1 John 4:17) in prayer, which results from knowing that we have eternal life (1 John 5:13; 1 John 3:19; 1 John 3:22). according to his will—which is the believer's will, and which is therefore no restraint to his prayers. In so far as God's will is not our will, we are not abiding in faith, and our prayers are not accepted. ALFORD well says, If we knew God's will thoroughly, and submitted to it heartily, it would be impossible for us to ask anything for the spirit... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 5:3-15

B. The Empowerment of Brotherly Love 5:3b-15If love for our brethren really boils down to keeping God’s commandments, how can we do that? It sounds difficult, even impossible. John proceeded to respond to this concern. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 5:14-15

Prayer is another expression of the believer’s trust in Jesus Christ and confidence toward God (cf. 1 John 3:21). To do something in the name of another means to act on the authority of that person (cf. John 5:43; John 10:25)."Prayer is not a battle, but a response; its power consists in lifting our wills to God, not in trying to bring his will down to us . . ." [Note: Smalley, p. 295. Cf. Law, p. 301.] "Jesus teaches us to pray: ’Thy will be done,’ not, ’Thy will be changed.’" [Note: Barclay,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 5:1-21

The Love, Obedience, and Assurance of Believers1. The reason for brotherly love. 2. This is the converse of 1 John 4:19-21. Love to God and love to the brethren being inseparable, each is the test of the other. 4. Whatsoever] not ’whosoever.’ ’It is not the man, but his birth from God, which conquers’ (Plummer).6. This is he that came by water and blood] According to the most generally accepted interpretation of this difficult passage, the reference is primarily to our: Lord’s baptism in Jordan... read more

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