22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.
22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
22 We're able to stretch our hands out and receive what we asked for because we're doing what he said, doing what pleases him.
22 And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
22 And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 John 3:22
Commentary on 1 John 3:22-24
(Read 1 John 3:22-24)
When believers had confidence towards God, through the Spirit of adoption, and by faith in the great High Priest, they might ask what they would of their reconciled Father. They would receive it, if good for them. And as good-will to men was proclaimed from heaven, so good-will to men, particularly to the brethren, must be in the hearts of those who go to God and heaven. He who thus follows Christ, dwells in Him as his ark, refuge, and rest, and in the Father through him. This union between Christ and the souls of believers, is by the Spirit he has given them. A man may believe that God is gracious before he knows it; yet when faith has laid hold on the promises, it sets reason to work. This Spirit of God works a change; in all true Christians it changes from the power of Satan to the power of God. Consider, believer, how it changes thy heart. Dost not thou long for peace with God? Wouldst thou not forego all the world for it? No profit, pleasure, or preferment shall hinder thee from following Christ. This salvation is built upon Divine testimony, even the Spirit of God.