1 John 1:8

If we say, "We have no sin," we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.

Montgomery New Testament

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 is we are passing our life in the light, as he is in the light, we ever have partnership with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ is cleansing us from every sin.

9But if we confess our sins, faithful is he and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all wrong-doing.

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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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