1 John 1:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (BSB)
Context of 1 John 1:9
1 John is a letter traditionally attributed to John the apostle, written to churches dealing with false teaching. In 1:5 to 10, the writer contrasts light and darkness and says that claiming to be without sin is self-deception (verses 8 and 10). Verse 9 gives the alternative.
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Questions about 1 John 1:9
What does 1 John 1:9 say?
1 John 1:9 in modern King James wording reads: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Where is 1 John 1:9 found in the Bible?
1 John 1:9 is verse 9 of chapter 1 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
What is the context of 1 John 1:9?
1 John is a letter traditionally attributed to John the apostle, written to churches dealing with false teaching. In 1:5 to 10, the writer contrasts light and darkness and says that claiming to be without sin is self-deception (verses 8 and 10). Verse 9 gives the alternative.