1 John 3:18-21
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Little children, let us not i love in word or talk but in deed and j in truth.
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By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him;
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for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.
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Beloved, k if our heart does not condemn us, l we have confidence before God;
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Cross References
Ezekiel 33:31
And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.
Ephesians 4:15
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
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Cross References
2 John 1:1
The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth.
3 John 1:1
The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
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Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:4
For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.
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Cross References
1 John 5:14
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
Job 11:15
Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be secure and will not fear.
Job 22:26
For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
Romans 14:22
The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves.
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