know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence. He guides us toward God’s desires for us in the areas of confidence and comfort. He wants us to be positive about ourselves as well as at peace with God and ourselves. The term know is a core term in this epistle and in the Gospel as well. The Greek word that John uses has the various meanings of being persuaded, assured, quieted, or certain. The term is used again in verse 24 in reference to Christian assurance.
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