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href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_john/5.htm">New International Version</a> This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. <a href="/nlt/1_john/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. <a href="/esv/1_john/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. <a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we might ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/kjv/1_john/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: <a href="/nkjv/1_john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/nasb/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And this is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/lsb/1_john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And this is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/amp/1_john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This is the [remarkable degree of] confidence which we [as believers are entitled to] have before Him: that if we ask anything according to His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose] He hears us. <a href="/csb/1_john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/asv/1_john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us: <a href="/cev/1_john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We are certain God will hear our prayers when we ask for what pleases him. <a href="/erv/1_john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us: <a href="/gwt/1_john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We are confident that God listens to us if we ask for anything that has his approval. <a href="/gnt/1_john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> We have courage in God's presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will. <a href="/isv/1_john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> And this is the confidence that we have in him: if we ask for anything according to his will, he listens to us. <a href="/msb/1_john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/net/1_john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. <a href="/nheb/1_john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. <a href="/wbt/1_john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us. <a href="/web/1_john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And this is the boldness that we have toward Him, that if we may ask anything according to His will, He hears us, <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we might ask anything according to His will, He hears us. <a href="/ylt/1_john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And this is the boldness that we have toward Him, that if anything we may ask according to his will, He doth hear us, <a href="/slt/1_john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And this is the freedom of speech which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatsoever we shall ask according to his will, he heareth us. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And this is the confidence which we have toward God: that no matter what we shall request, in accord with his will, he hears us. <a href="/nabre/1_john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> And we have this confidence in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And this is the confidence which we have toward him: Everything that we ask him according to his will, he hears for us.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us. <a href="/godbey/1_john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And this is the assurance which we have toward him, that, if we may ask anything according to his will, he hears us. <a href="/haweis/1_john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And this is the confidence that we have towards him, that whatsoever we ask according to his will, he heareth us. <a href="/mace/1_john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Besides, we have this confidence in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he will hear us. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us. <a href="/worrell/1_john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And this is the confidence which we have toward Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us; <a href="/worsley/1_john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And this is the confidence, which we have towards Him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, He heareth us: <a href="/parallel/1_john/5-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=1023" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Effective Prayer</a> 13I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3954.htm" title="3954: parrēsia (N-NFS) -- From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.">confidence</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">we have</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">before</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitōmetha (V-PSM-1P) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">we ask</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anything</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouei (V-PIA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">He hears</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> 15And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a> Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5-6</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21-22</a> Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, / and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a> If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a> So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12-13</a> Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a> Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. <a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Proverbs 15:29</a> The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. <a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. <a href="/psalms/66-18.htm">Psalm 66:18-19</a> If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. / But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:this.<a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21</a> Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.<a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a> In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6,14</a> But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end… in him.<a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a> And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.<a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12,13</a> Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you… <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a> Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.he.<a href="/job/34-28.htm">Job 34:28</a> So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.<a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Psalm 31:22</a> For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.<a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a> The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Approaching</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/10-7.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/genesis/24-63.htm">Approaching</a> <a href="/genesis/23-18.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-28.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_john/5-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_john/5-15.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/1_john/5-15.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/1_john/5-15.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/1_john/5-16.htm">Request</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 5</div>1. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">which to the faithful are not grievous.</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/5-9.htm">Jesus is the Son of God;</a> 14. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">and able to hear our prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This confidence is rooted in the believer's faith and the work of Jesus Christ, who provides access to the Father (<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>). The phrase "before Him" emphasizes the personal and direct relationship believers have with God, reminiscent of the access granted to the high priest in the Holy of Holies, now available to all through Christ's sacrifice (<a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a>).If we ask anything according to His will, This phrase underscores the importance of aligning one's prayers with God's will. The concept of God's will is central to biblical teaching, as seen in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>) and Jesus' submission to the Father's will in Gethsemane (<a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a>). Praying according to God's will involves understanding His character and purposes as revealed in Scripture, ensuring that requests are in harmony with His divine plan.He hears us. The assurance that God hears prayers is a recurring theme in Scripture, providing comfort and encouragement to believers (<a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a>, <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a>). This hearing implies not just auditory reception but an attentive and responsive engagement from God. The confidence that God hears is based on His faithfulness and the believer's relationship with Him through Christ, who intercedes on their behalf (<a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The audience of John's letter, consisting of early Christians who were facing false teachings and needed reassurance of their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, emphasizing His role as a listener and responder to prayers made according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_prayer.htm">Confidence in Prayer</a> Believers can approach God with boldness, knowing that He is attentive to their prayers when they align with His will. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_will.htm">Understanding God's Will</a> To pray effectively, Christians must seek to understand God's will through Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/a/aligning_desires_with_god's_purposes.htm">Aligning Desires with God's Purposes</a> Our prayers should reflect a heart that desires God's plans and purposes above our own. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a> Trust in God's wisdom and timing is crucial, even when His answers differ from our expectations. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_prayer.htm">Community in Prayer</a> Encouragement to pray with others, seeking collective discernment of God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5</a> <a href="/q/does_god_hear_us_if_we_ask_by_his_will.htm">Does God hear us if we ask by His will?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_praying_in_god's_will.htm">What does praying in the will of God mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_aren't_prayers_always_answered.htm">Why aren't prayers always answered?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_one_who_was,_is,_and_is_to_come'_mean.htm">Does God hear us if we ask by His will?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And the confidence that we have towards him consists in this. The thought of knowing that we have eternal life (verse 13) leads back to the thought of confidence before God in relation to prayer (<a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21, 22</a>). This idea is now further developed with special reference to intercession for others; a particular form of prayer which is in close connexion with another main idea in the Epistle - love of the brethren. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/5-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. confidence παρρησία (parrēsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3954.htm">Strong's 3954: </a> From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. that ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. we have ἔχομεν (echomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. before πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Him: αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. If ἐάν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. we ask αἰτώμεθα (aitōmetha) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. anything τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will, θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. He hears ἀκούει (akouei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. us. ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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