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15 And if we know [for a fact, as indeed we do] that He hears and listens to us in whatever we ask, we [also] know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted to us] the requests which we have asked from Him.

16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will pray and ask [on the believer’s behalf] and God will for him give life to those whose sin is not leading to death. There is a sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for this [kind of sin]. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death [one can repent of it and be forgiven].

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15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know(A) that we have what we asked of him.(B)

16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life.(C) I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death.(D) I am not saying that you should pray about that.(E) 17 All wrongdoing is sin,(F) and there is sin that does not lead to death.(G)

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