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1 John 1:6

If we say that we have communion with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practise the truth:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

In Context

5Now this we have heard from Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

7but if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have communion with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:22many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name have wrought many miracles? and I will then declare unto them,

John 8:12Then spake Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world; he, that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

John 11:10but if any one walk in the night, he stumbleth; because he hath no light.

John 12:46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.

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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