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1 John 1

1 John 1:10

Walking in the Light · 1 John 1:5–10
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Translations

Modern
If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.
Traditional
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Literal
If we should say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.
Latin
Si dixerimus quoniam non peccavimus, mendacem facimus eum, et verbum ejus non est in nobis.

Original

Greek
English
If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

Notes

1 John 1:10

If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar: God's word highlights how sin affects everything deeply (see study note on 1:8).

1 John 1:5–2:6

Here John focuses on the first part of living in fellowship with God. To live in the light means that Christians see that they are sinners. It also means they understand that Jesus is their Advocate, the one who speaks for them and makes them right with God (see Ephesians 5:6–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Faith and Good Deeds The Land

Parallels

John 8:12–29

Glossary

Confession First Letter of John Sin

Topics

Being Helpful Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Human Nature Original Sin Sin: Confession of Sin: If we Say That we Have No, we Make God a Liar Sinlessness: General Scriptures Concerning The Truth of God is Denied by The Self-Righteous Truth of God: Self-Righteous People Unrepented Sin