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Bible verse
1 John 5:14
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”
What it means
Prayer can feel like words tossed into silence, but this verse assures us that God hears. When we come to Him with a trust shaped by His will, we can be confident He is listening and answering as a good Father should. This boldness is ours because Jesus opened the way to God and welcomes us near. You do not have to wonder if your prayers matter. Bring your requests to Him honestly, seek what He desires, and rest in the certainty that He hears every word.
1 John 5:14 at a glance
| Reference | 1 John 5:14 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 John |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 John 5 |
| Topic | trust |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- John 14:13
- Jeremiah 29:12-13
- Jeremiah 33:3
- 1 John 3:21-22
- John 15:7
- Matthew 7:7-11
- Matthew 21:22
- Psalms 34:17
- John 9:31
- Ephesians 3:12
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 John 5:14?
It is in 1 John, in 1 John 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 John 5:14?
Readers most often set it beside John 14:13, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Jeremiah 33:3, 1 John 3:21-22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 John 5:14?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about 1 John 5:14 is hidden from you. We bring you 1 John 5:14, trust. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 1 John 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 John 5:14 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
