1 John 1:7
But if we are living in the light, as he is in the light, then we share in this friendship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, makes us clean from every sin.
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In Context
8If we claim to be sinless we only fool ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Cross References
Psalms 89:15How happy are those who know how to shout your praises, Lord. They live in the light of your presence.
Psalms 104:2You wear light as your clothing; you stretch out the fabric of the heavens.
Amos 3:3Can two people walk together unless they have arranged to meet?
John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus approaching him, and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 12:35Jesus replied, “The light is here with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that the darkness doesn't overtake you. Those who walk in the dark don't know where they're going.
1 Corinthians 6:11Some of you were once like that, but you have been made clean and holy. You have been made right in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God.
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 →