1 John 1:8

If-supposing we-may-say that we-are_not_having sin, we-are-leading-astray sameselves and the truth is_not_being in to{us}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

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

7Moreover, if-supposing we-may-be-walking-around in to{the light} as same is-being in to{the light}, we-are-having common-ia/association/participation/partnership alongside of{one-another} and the blood of{Jesus Anointed, the Son} of{same}, is-purging/cleansing us from of{every sin}.

9If-supposing we-may-be-same-word-ing/acknowledging the sins of{us}, he-is-being faithful and just in-which-place he-would-let-off/away to{us} the sins and would-purge/cleanse us from of{every injustice}.

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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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