1 John 3:5
And you know that Christ appeared to take away our sins; and in him Sin has no place.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
In Context
4Every one who lives sinfully is living in violation of Law. Sin is violation of Law.
Cross References
Matthew 1:21She shall give birth to a son; and you shall give him the name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Luke 23:47The Roman Captain, on seeing what had happened, praised God, exclaiming: “This must have been a good man!”
John 1:31I myself did not know him, but, that he may be made known to Israel, I have come, baptizing with water.”
John 14:30I shall not talk with you much more, for the Spirit that is ruling the world is coming. He has nothing in common with me;
2 Corinthians 5:21Him who never knew sin God made to be Sin, on our behalf; so that we, through union with him, might become the Righteousness of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:5-11
The Mark of God's Children. ( a. d. 80.) 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this… Read the whole commentary →