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Beloved, if our hearts don`t condemn us, we have boldness toward God;
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Confidence, Not Perfection
Scholars emphasize that a heart that "condemns us not" does not mean achieving sinless perfection. Instead, it refers to a conscience assured by Christ's work and a sincere desire to please God. As John Calvin explains, while believers are troubled by their sins, they find peace by turning to Christ. This underlying assurance of our standing with God, despite our imperfections, is the source of our confidence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not. If we live in such a way as to have an approving conscience—that is, if we indulge in no secret sin;…
If our heart condemn us not (εαν η καρδια μη καταγινωσκη). Condition of third class with εαν μη and present active subjunctive. Th…
19th Century
Baptist
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confiden…
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Christians are called to fellowship with God (1:3; 2:24). But if they are guiltridden and conscience-stricken, rather than seeking that fellowship …
16th Century
Protestant
If our heart condemns not, I have already explained that this does not refer to hypocrites nor to the gross despisers of God. For…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not Which must be understood, not of a stupidity of mind, as is in unregenerate men…
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