whatsoever we ask, &c.] If we love our brethren, we may be sure God will hear us, and grant our requests, Mat. 7. 7, 8. and 21. 22. Mark 11:24. Luke 11. 9, 10. Joh. 14. 13, 14. and 16. 23, 24. Otherwise we have cause to doubt of it. because we keep] Not for our merit, but for his mercifull promise to hear such, Daniel 9:18. John 9:31. his commandment] Gr. commandments. Of faith in Christ, and love of God and man, v. 23. Chap. 4. 21.