1 John 2:12
I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins are forgiven because of his name.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 32:1Blessed is the person whose transgression is forgiven, 1 whose sin is covered. 1
Jeremiah 14:7Even though our iniquities testify against us, Yahweh, act for the sake of your name. 2 For our faithless actions increase; we have sinned against you. 2
Luke 7:47Therefore I say to you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven—for she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”
Acts 4:12There is no salvation in any other person, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 13:38So let it be known to you, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you forgiveness of sins.
Ephesians 1:7In Jesus Christ we have redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:8-12
The Law of Love. ( a. d. 80.) 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. 8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. 9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none… Read the whole commentary →