1 John 1:10

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.
KJV
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
WEB
If we say that we haven’t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
ASV
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
DARBY
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
BLB
If we should say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.
ÅB
Dersom vi sier at vi ikke har syndet, da gjør vi ham til løgner, og hans ord er ikke i oss.
OTB
Hvis vi sier at vi ikke har syndet, gjør vi ham til en løgner, og hans ord er ikke i oss.
B1930
Dersom vi sier at vi ikke har syndet, da gjør vi ham til løgner, og hans ord er ikke i oss.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 John 1:8

    If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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  • 1 John 5:10

    He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

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  • 1 John 2:4

    He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

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  • Psalms 130:3

    If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

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  • 2 John 1:2

    For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

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  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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  • Job 24:25

    And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

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  • 1 John 2:14

    I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

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