1 John 1:8

If we say, ‘we have no sin,’ then we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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In The King James Version

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

In Context

7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

9If we confess our sins, he is just and may be trusted to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all wrongdoing.

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Cross References

Psalms 143:2With your servant O enter you not into judgment, for in your sight can no one alive be justified.

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 →

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