Introduction: In vs 14 John turns his attention from us knowing we have eternal life to the subject of prayer. 14a And this is the confidence that we have before Him, 14b that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. • 1 Jn 5:14- • Heb 11:6- • James 4:3- • 1 John 3:22- • Ps 66:18- In 16-17 John shift to how we pray for a brother in sin. Things to consider: • Acts 5 • 1 Cor 11:27-34 • Jer 7:12-16 • 1 Cor 5 • 1 Cor 3:9-17 16a If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. 16b There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that. 17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death.