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1 John 1:8-9 KJV
1 John · chapter 1 · verses 8–9 · King James Version
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:8-9 · King James Version
1 John 1:8-9 in context
6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7But 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.
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Commentary
Cross references
- Romans 3:23
- Ecclesiastes 7:20
- James 3:2
- Isaiah 53:6
- 1 John 2:4
- Proverbs 20:9
- Job 15:14
- 1 John 1:10
- Psalms 32:5
- Proverbs 28:13
- Jeremiah 33:8
- Psalms 51:2-5
Key words (Strong's)
- unrighteousnessadikiainjustice, of a judge, unrighteousness of heart and life, a deed violating law and…G93 →
- ourselvesheautouhimself, herself, itself, themselvesG1438 →
- faithfulpistostrusty, faithful, of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business…G4103 →
- deceiveplanaōto cause to stray, to lead astray, lead aside from the right way, to go astray, wander…G4105 →
- confesshomologeōto say the same thing as anotherG3670 →
- forgiveaphiēmito send away, to bid going away or depart, of a husband divorcing his wife, to send…G863 →
- cleansekatharizōto make clean, cleanse, from physical stains and dirt, utensils, food, a leper, to…G2511 →
- truthalētheiaobjectively, what is true in any matter under consideration, truly, in truth, according…G225 →
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Here, I. The apostle, having supposed that even those of this heavenly communion have yet their sin, proceeds here to justify that supposition, and this he does by showing the dreadful consequences of denying it, and that in two particulars: - 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 8-10