1 John 1:8

If we say that there is no sin in us, we are deceiving ourselves, and the Truth has no place in us.

Twentieth Century 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, if our lives are lived in the Light, as God himself is in the Light, we have communion with one another, and the Blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

9If we confess our sins, God may be trusted, in his righteousness, to forgive us our sins and purify us from all wickedness.

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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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