1 John 3:20 “Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He…”

1 John 3:20

Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

World English Bible

because if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.

American Standard Version

because if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

Geneva Bible 1599

For if our heart condemne vs, God is greater then our heart, and knoweth all things.

Darby Translation

that if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.

Young's Literal Translation

because if our heart may condemn — because greater is God than our heart, and He doth know all things.

Bible in Basic English

When our heart says that we have done wrong; because God is greater than our heart, and has knowledge of all things.

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Cross references

“if”

1 Corinthians 4:4 Titus 3:11 Job 27:6 John 8:9 Acts 5:33 Romans 2:14

1 Corinthians 4:4 · BSB

My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

Titus 3:11 · BSB

knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Job 27:6 · BSB

I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

John 8:9 · BSB

When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.

Acts 5:33 · BSB

When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.

Romans 2:14 · BSB

Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.

“God”

1 John 4:4 Job 33:12 Hebrews 6:13 John 10:29 John 10:30

1 John 4:4 · BSB

You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Job 33:12 · BSB

Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

Hebrews 6:13 · BSB

When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,

John 10:29 · BSB

My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 10:30 · BSB

I and the Father are one.”

“and”

Psalm 139:1–4 Jeremiah 17:10 Hebrews 4:13 Jeremiah 23:24 Revelation 2:23 John 21:17

Psalm 139:1–4 · BSB

O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

Jeremiah 17:10 · BSB

I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Hebrews 4:13 · BSB

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Jeremiah 23:24 · BSB

“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.

Revelation 2:23 · BSB

Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

John 21:17 · BSB

Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

21Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

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