1 John 1:6
If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 82:5They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Proverbs 2:13from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness,
Matthew 7:22Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
John 8:12Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 11:10But if anyone walks at night, he will stumble, because he has no light.”
John 12:46I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 1:6-8
The Apostolic Testimony. ( a. d. 80.) 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. The apostle, having declared the truth and dignity of the author of the gospel, brings a message… Read the whole commentary →