1 John 3:5
And ye know that he was manifested that he might take away our[3:5] sins; and in him is no sin.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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
4Every one that commits sin also commits transgression of law; and sin is transgression of law.
6Every one that abides in him sins not; whoever sins has not seen him, neither has known him.
Cross References
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.
Luke 23:47And the centurion, seeing what was done, glorified God, saying: Verily, this man was righteous!
John 1:31And I knew him not; but that he might be made manifest to Israel, for this I came immersing in water.
John 14:30I will no longer talk much with you; for the prince of the world comes, and in me he has nothing.
2 Corinthians 5:21Him who knew not sin he made to be sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness 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 →