1 John 3:22

We ask [α ι τ ω μ ε ν]. See on Luke 11:9.

We receive of Him [λ α μ β α ν ο μ ε ν α π α υ τ ο υ] On the form of expression, see on 1 5. For the thought, compare John 14:7.

We keep [τ η ρ ο υ μ ε ν]. See on 1 Peter 1:5. Note the combination of keep and do. Watchful discernment and habitual practice. Compare Psalms 123:2. The same combination occurs 1 John 5:2; 1 John 5:3, where instead of the first thrwmen keep, read poiwmen do.

Pleasing [α ρ ε σ τ α]. See John 8:29.

In His sight [ε ν ω π ι ο ν α υ τ ο υ]. Compare emprosqen aujtou before Him, or in His presence (ver. 19). In His sight "accentuates the thought of the divine regard. Compare John 7:37 and John 20:30 " (Westcott).