1 John 3:5
And you have knowledge that he came to take away sin: and in him there is no sin.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
In Context
4Everyone who is a sinner goes against the law, for sin is going against the law.
Cross References
Isaiah 53:4But it was our pain he took, and our diseases were put on him: while to us he seemed as one diseased, on whom God's punishment had come.
Matthew 1:21And she will give birth to a son; and you will give him the name Jesus; for he will give his people salvation from their sins.
Luke 23:47And when the captain saw what was done, he gave praise to God, saying, Without doubt this was an upright man.
John 1:31I myself had no knowledge of him, but I came giving baptism with water so that he might be seen openly by Israel.
John 14:30After this I will not say much to you, because the ruler of this world comes: and he has no power over me;
2 Corinthians 5:21For him who had no knowledge of sin God made to be sin for us; so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:5-11
The Mark of God's Children. ( a. d. 80.) 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this… Read the whole commentary →