1 John 1:8–2:1

⁸If we say, “We have no sin,”^o we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ⁹If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive^p us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ¹⁰If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word^q is not in us.^r

2My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate^s with the Father—Jesus Christ the righteous one.