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1 John 1:8–2:1

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8sIf we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and tthe truth is not in us. 9uIf we confess our sins, he is vfaithful and just to forgive us our sins and rto cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say we have not sinned, wwe make him a liar, and xhis word is not in us.

Christ Our Advocate

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

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1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Cross references

  1. s[Job 15:14; Jer. 2:35]; See James 3:2
  2. tch. 2:4
  3. uPs. 32:5; 51:3; Prov. 28:13
  4. v[Ps. 143:1; Rom. 3:26]
  5. r[See ver. 7 above]
  6. wch. 5:10
  7. xJohn 5:38; 8:37
  8. yRom. 8:34; 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 7:25