^{14 Ref} This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

^{15 Ref} And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

^{16 Ref} If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for those who sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death. I don't say that he should make a request concerning this.