1 John 3:5
But of course you know that Jesus came to take away sins, and that there is no sin in him.
Free Bible Version
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
4All those who sin are lawless, because sin is lawlessness.
Cross References
Isaiah 53:4However, he was the one who took up our weaknesses and loaded himself down with our pain—but we assumed he was being hit, beaten, and humiliated by God.
Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son and you shall call him Jesus, for he will save people from their sins.”
Luke 23:47When the centurion saw what had happened he praised God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.”
John 1:31I didn't know myself who he was, but I came baptizing with water so that he could be revealed to Israel.”
John 14:30I can't talk to you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no power to control me,
2 Corinthians 5:21God made Jesus, who never personally sinned, experience the consequences of sin so that we could have a character that is good and right just as God is good and right.
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 →