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<a href="/esv/john/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/bsb/john/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/john/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, you shall ask whatever you wish, and to you it will come to pass. <a href="/kjv/john/15.htm">King James Bible</a> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. <a href="/nkjv/john/15.htm">New King James Version</a> If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. <a href="/nasb_/john/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</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="/nasb/john/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/nasb77/john/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you. <a href="/lsb/john/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/amp/john/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. <a href="/csb/john/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. <a href="/hcsb/john/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. <a href="/asv/john/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. <a href="/cev/john/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you. Then you can pray for whatever you want, and your prayer will be answered. <a href="/erv/john/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. <a href="/gwt/john/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If you live in me and what I say lives in you, then ask for anything you want, and it will be yours. <a href="/gnt/john/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it. <a href="/isv/john/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you can ask for anything you want, and you'll receive it. <a href="/msb/john/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, then you will ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/net/john/15.htm">NET Bible</a> If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. <a href="/nheb/john/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you. <a href="/wbt/john/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye may ask what ye will, and it shall be done to you. <a href="/wey/john/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "If you continue in me and my sayings continue in you, ask what you will and it shall be done for you. <a href="/web/john/15.htm">World English Bible</a> If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> if you may remain in Me, and My sayings may remain in you, whatever you may wish you will ask, and it will be done to you. <a href="/blb/john/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, you shall ask whatever you wish, and to you it will come to pass. <a href="/ylt/john/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> if ye may remain in me, and my sayings in you may remain, whatever ye may wish ye shall ask, and it shall be done to you. <a href="/slt/john/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If ye remain in me, and my words remain in you, ye shall ask whatever ye wish, and it shall be to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask whatever you will, and it shall be done unto you. <a href="/cpdv/john/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, then you may ask for whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. <a href="/nabre/john/15.htm">New American Bible</a> If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. <a href="/nrsvce/john/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If you remain with me, and my words remain with you, whatever you ask shall be done for you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But if you are abiding in me and my words will abide in you, everything whatsoever you desire to ask, it shall be done for you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you. <a href="/godbey/john/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done for you. <a href="/mace/john/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and you shall obtain it. <a href="/wey/john/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "If you continue in me and my sayings continue in you, ask what you will and it shall be done for you. <a href="/worrell/john/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and it shall be granted you.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/15-7.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/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=5465" 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/john/15.htm">Jesus the True Vine</a> …6If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7<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/3306.htm" title="3306: meinēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">you remain</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmata (N-NNP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">words</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: meinē (V-ASA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">remain</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitēsasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">ask</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whatever</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelēte (V-PSA-2P) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">you wish,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">it will be done</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you.</a> 8This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.…<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="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <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/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a> and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. <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="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <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="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <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="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a> When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done to you.my.<a href="/john/8-37.htm">John 8:37</a> I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.<a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6</a> And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:<a href="/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12</a> Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.ye shall.<a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.<a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13</a> And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.<a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23</a> And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/15-6.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/john/15-6.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/john/9-27.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/john/14-26.htm">Request</a> <a href="/john/14-24.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/john/15-5.htm">Times</a> <a href="/john/14-26.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/john/14-26.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/john/12-21.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/john/14-24.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/15-9.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/john/15-9.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/john/16-19.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/john/15-16.htm">Request</a> <a href="/john/16-25.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/john/18-2.htm">Times</a> <a href="/john/15-14.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/john/15-14.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/john/18-39.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/john/15-20.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">John 15</div>1. <a href="/john/15-1.htm">The union of Jesus and his members shown under the parable of a vine.</a> 18. <a href="/john/15-18.htm">The hatred of the world.</a> 26. <a href="/john/15-26.htm">The office of the Holy Spirit.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If you remain in Me This phrase emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ, which is a central theme in the Gospel of John. The concept of "remaining" or "abiding" suggests a continuous, intimate relationship with Jesus, akin to the relationship between a vine and its branches (<a href="/john/15.htm">John 15:1-6</a>). This connection is vital for spiritual life and fruitfulness. The imagery of the vine is deeply rooted in Old Testament symbolism, where Israel is often depicted as a vine or vineyard (<a href="/isaiah/5.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a>, <a href="/psalms/80-8.htm">Psalm 80:8-16</a>). Jesus, as the true vine, fulfills and surpasses this imagery, indicating that true spiritual life and sustenance come through Him.and My words remain in you The phrase highlights the necessity of internalizing Jesus' teachings. His words are not merely to be heard but to be lived out and cherished. This echoes the Jewish tradition of meditating on God's law day and night (<a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>). The words of Jesus are life-giving and transformative, as seen in <a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a>, where Jesus states that His words are spirit and life. The indwelling of His words implies a deep understanding and obedience to His teachings, which is essential for effective prayer and spiritual growth.ask whatever you wish This promise of answered prayer is contingent upon the prior conditions of abiding in Christ and His words abiding in the believer. It reflects the alignment of the believer's will with God's will, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14-15</a>, where confidence in prayer is linked to asking according to God's will. The cultural context of the time emphasized the importance of a disciple's alignment with their teacher's teachings and mission, which is mirrored in the relationship between Jesus and His followers.and it will be done for you This assurance of answered prayer underscores the power and faithfulness of God. It is not a blanket promise for any request but is tied to the believer's relationship with Christ and alignment with His purposes. The historical context of Jesus' ministry shows that His miracles and teachings were always in accordance with God's will and plan. This promise is a continuation of the theme of divine provision and faithfulness found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-11</a>, where Jesus encourages His followers to ask, seek, and knock with the assurance of receiving from a loving Father.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples, teaching them about the importance of abiding in Him. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who follow Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/v/vine_and_branches_metaphor.htm">Vine and Branches Metaphor</a> This teaching is part of the larger metaphor where Jesus describes Himself as the true vine and His followers as the branches, emphasizing the necessity of remaining connected to Him for spiritual vitality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/abiding_in_christ.htm">Abiding in Christ</a> To "remain" in Christ means to maintain a close, personal relationship with Him through prayer, obedience, and meditation on His Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> Allowing Christ's words to remain in us involves regular study and application of Scripture, which transforms our desires to align with God's will. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_god's_will.htm">Prayer and God's Will</a> Effective prayer is rooted in a life that abides in Christ, where our requests are shaped by His Word and aligned with His purposes. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fruitfulness.htm">Spiritual Fruitfulness</a> Abiding in Christ leads to a fruitful life, characterized by spiritual growth and the manifestation of the fruits of the Spirit. <a href="/topical/c/conditional_promises.htm">Conditional Promises</a> The promise of answered prayer is conditional upon our abiding in Christ and His words abiding in us, highlighting the importance of a committed relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 15</a> <a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_unanswered_prayers.htm">John 15:7: Why do many devout believers experience unanswered prayers despite Jesus’s promise that abiding in him ensures requests are granted? </a> <a href="/q/what_did_pliny_write_on_disasters.htm">Can we truly receive anything we pray for?</a> <a href="/q/can_we_get_what_we_pray_for.htm">Can we truly receive anything we pray for?</a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_67_at_odds_with_conditional_blessings.htm">Does Psalm 67 conflict with other biblical texts that portray God’s blessings as conditional on obedience, rather than simply bestowed on anyone who prays? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you . . .--He is now passing from the figure, which recurs again only in <a href="/john/15-8.htm" title="Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples.">John 15:8</a>; <a href="/john/15-16.htm" title="You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.">John 15:16</a>. We should have expected here, "and I abide in you" (<a href="/john/15-4.htm" title="Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can you, except you abide in me.">John 15:4</a>); but His abiding in them necessarily accompanies their abiding in Him. The abiding of His words in them is the means by which, and the proof that they do abide in Him. (Comp. <a href="/john/14-15.htm" title="If you love me, keep my commandments.">John 14:15</a>; <a href="/context/john/14-23.htm" title="Jesus answered and said to him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our stayed with him.">John 14:23-24</a>.)Ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.--The reading is not certain, but the first verb should probably be imperative, "Ask what ye will . . ." The promise in all its width is the same as that in <a href="/context/john/14-13.htm" title="And whatever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.">John 14:13-14</a> (see Note there), and it is attended by the same condition, for they who abide in Christ, and in whom Christ's words abide, cannot pray otherwise than in His name. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - In this verse he returns once more on the principle of union with himself, and of what will come out of it. The disciples may be sorely distressed at this possible doom, for whatever may be the lot of those who do not obey the gospel and are ignorant of the Law of God, the curse here uttered fails heavily upon those who have been once enlightened, etc., and have apostatized (<a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a>). The anxiety of the apostles ]s grievous, and they desire deliverance from this doom. And our Lord next unfolds the principle of prayer which laid such hold on the mind of the Apostle John: If ye abide in me (and then, instead of adding, "And I abide in you," he says); and my words abide in you; i.e. if my teaching so abide with you as to control your thoughts and ideas, remain in you as your guide and inspiration, then ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you. A timid interpretation of this promise limits the "whatsoever" to deeds of service in the kingdom of God, and fears, with Augustine, to trust the sanctified will of the believer. But in such harmony with Christ as these words supply, all the conditions of acceptable prayer are present. The believer in Christ, full of his words, evermore consciously realizing union with Christ, charged with the thoughts, burning with the purposes, filled with words of Jesus, will have no will that is not in harmony with the Divine will. Then faith is possible in the fulfillment of his own desire, and prayer becomes a prophecy and pledge of the answer. The apostle, after many years of pondering and of putting these principles into practice, confirms the truth of them (<a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-16</a>). This is the true philosophy of prayer. The psalmist had gone a long way in the same direction (<a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>, "Delight thyself in the Lord; and he shall give thee thy heart's desire"). <a href="/commentaries/john/15-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If ἐὰν (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. you remain μείνητε (meinēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Me ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. words ῥήματά (rhēmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. remain μείνῃ (meinē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. ask αἰτήσασθε (aitēsasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. whatever ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you wish, θέλητε (thelēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. it will be done γενήσεται (genēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. for you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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