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A Conditional Promise
Commentators unanimously stress that the promise to "ask what you will" is not a blank check. It is deeply conditional on "abiding in Christ" and having "His words abide in you." Scholars like Spurgeon and Barnes explain this means the power of prayer is directly linked to the closeness of one's communion with Christ and obedience to His commands. It's not about earning answers, but about the alignment that comes from a deep relationship.
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Albert Barnes
On John 15:7
18th Century
Theologian
My words. My doctrine; my commandments.
Abide in you. Not only are remembered, but are allowed to remain in you a…
AT Robertson
On John 15:7
Ask whatsoever ye will (ο εαν θελητε αιτησασθε). Indefinite relative with εαν and present active subjunctive of θελω, to wish, to …
Charles Ellicott
On John 15:7
19th Century
Bishop
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you . . .—He is now passing from the figure, which recurs again only in John 15…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:7
19th Century
Preacher
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you,
My very words. You must treasure Christ's teaching; you must obey his precepts. If y…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:7
The connection is maintained by obedience and prayer. To remain in Christ and to allow his words to remain in oneself means a conscious acceptance …
John Calvin
On John 15:7
16th Century
Theologian
If you abide in me. Believers often feel that they are starved and are very far from that rich abundance which is necessary for yielding a…
John Gill
On John 15:7
17th Century
Pastor
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you
Abiding in Christ is here explained by his words or doctrines abiding …
Matthew Henry
On John 15:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Jesus Christ is the Vine, the true Vine. The union of the human and Divine natures, and the fullness of the Spirit that is in Him, resemble the roo…