1 John 5:15
And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
Cross-reference
Luke 11:10 generalizes the ask-and-receive principle, echoing this verse's confidence in being heard.
Luke 11:9 similarly promises that asking leads to receiving, reinforcing the same prayer assurance.
Mark 11:24 directly parallels this promise: asking with belief brings receipt. Strong thematic link on prayer confidence.
Proverbs 15:29 affirms God hears the prayer of the righteous, directly reinforcing John's claim that if we know He hears us, we receive what we ask.
James 1:5 promises wisdom to those who ask God—directly reinforcing the certainty of answered prayer when asking according to His will.
In Romans 8:27, the Spirit intercedes according to God's will—the same condition for answered prayer as in 1 John.
In Matthew 21:22, Jesus ties receiving what we ask to faith—echoing the confidence that God hears and grants.
In Matthew 7:7, Jesus promises that asking leads to receiving—the same direct link between prayer and answer.
In Isaiah 65:24, God answers even before we call—an even stronger assurance that he hears and grants our requests.
In Psalm 145:19, God fulfills the desires of those who fear Him and hears their cry—a clear parallel to the confidence of answered prayer in 1 John 5:15.
Psalm 65:2 declares that God hears prayer—a direct statement that reinforces the assurance of being heard in 1 John 5:15.
In Psalm 37:4, God promises to give the desires of those who delight in Him—a strong parallel to the asking-and-receiving assurance in 1 John 5:15.
In 2 Chronicles 7:12, God tells Solomon He has heard his prayer—a direct parallel to the assurance of being heard in 1 John 5:15.
In 2 Chronicles 1:7, God invites Solomon to ask for whatever he wants—highlighting the same openness to prayer that gives confidence in 1 John 5:15.
In 2 Kings 19:20, God tells Hezekiah He has heard his prayer—a concrete example of divine assurance that aligns with 1 John 5:15.
1 Kings 3:5 has God inviting Solomon to ask, then granting his request, showing God's willingness to answer.
1 Samuel 1:27 is Hannah's testimony that God granted her petition—a direct example of answered prayer.
In Proverbs 10:24, this same principle that the righteous receive their desires is affirmed, contrasting with the wicked's fears.
In Isaiah 38:5, God hears Hezekiah's prayer and grants extra years—a concrete example of hearing leading to granting.
In Isaiah 30:19, God promises to answer as soon as he hears the cry—echoing the confidence that hearing brings answered requests.
In Micah 7:7, the prophet expresses personal confidence that God will hear him—parallel to the assurance in 1 John.
In Job 22:27, Eliphaz promises that if Job prays, God will hear—a conditional assurance that echoes the confidence in 1 John 5:15.
Exodus 33:17 records God granting Moses' request due to favor, illustrating God hearing and answering prayer.