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1 John 1:9

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

King James Version (KJV)

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If we confesse our sinnes, hee is faithfull, & iust to forgiue vs our sinnes, and to cleanse vs from all vnrighteousnesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If we say openly that we have done wrong, he is upright and true to his word, giving us forgiveness of sins and making us clean from all evil.
- Basic English Bible

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us [our] sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- Darby Bible

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- Webster's Bible

If we confess our sins, He is so faithful and just that He forgives us our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
- Weymouth Bible

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- World English Bible

If we knowlechen oure synnes, he is feithful and iust, that he foryyue to vs oure synnes, and clense vs from al wickidnesse.
- Wycliffe Bible

if we may confess our sins, stedfast He is and righteous that He may forgive us the sins, and may cleanse us from every unrighteousness;
- Youngs Literal Bible

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Wesley's Notes for 1 John 1:9


1:9 But if with a penitent and believing heart, we confess our sins, he is faithful - Because he had promised this blessing, by the unanimous voice of all his prophets. Just - Surely then he will punish: no; for this very reason he will pardon. This may seem strange; but upon the evangelical principle of atonement and redemption, it is undoubtedly true; because, when the debt is paid, or the purchase made, it is the part of equity to cancel the bond, and consign over the purchased possession. Both to forgive us our sins - To take away all the guilt of them. And to cleanse us from all unrighteousness - To purify our souls from every kind and every degree of it.


People's Bible Notes for 1 John 1:9


1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins. Instead of affirming that we are sinless we should confess our sins. He is faithful and just. If we confess our sins the Lord will be "faithful" to his promise of mercy, and "just" in requiring us to have the atonement of Christ, "to forgive us our sins".

Discussion for 1 John 1:9

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  • 3 years Ago
    Adelani solomon for verse 9
    jesus died for our future sins.he died wen those living now were nt yet born.confessing ones sin means humility n an agreement wt christ provision,as all our sins are taken care for.1john2:1-2
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  • 3 years Ago
    Bonyah Isaac for verse 9
    Jesus died once and for all men the blood atone for the sins of the world and bring them into the body of Christ through repentance,confession and baptism. Acts 2:38 . Being in the body of Christ doesnt grant someone autmatic salvation If all our sins namely past,present and future were forgiven when we became part of the body,why then should we try to live a holy life? Sin is the transgression of Law,so if all sins had been forgiven on the day we became part of Christ body,why then should we continue to obey His Laws?? Hebrew 5:8 states that "Jesus is the source of eternal salvation for all who OBEY him" Why shoul I then Obey if all my sins past,present and future had been forgiven?? The verse clearly shows that we can sin and hence must confess our sins for the blood to atone for us. Psalm 32:3 5 When one fail to acknowledge and confess his sins,then the blood doesn't work for him This is the one reason why Jesus is seated at God's right hand,to intercede on our behalf when we sin through His blood. Rom.8:34 .
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  • 3 years Ago
    Steve for verse 9
    I believe that we must confess all our sins to God. I don 't believe that this falls under works. I believe this is out of love for what Christ has done for us on the cross and to repent of our sins which is to turn from sin and to turn to God. This is not works this is choice. We do this out of conviction of our sin because God is in us.
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  • 3 years Ago
    Carlos for verse 9
    salvation is not by works but by grace. only the blood of jesus can cleansed sins. if you feel that only by repentance can you be cleansed then what you are saying is that sin still has control over your destiny and that is not possible since jesus defeated sin when he was resurrected. it is witten "sin shall have no dominion over you ". this does not mean that you will not sin but that sin does not determine your future.
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  • 4 years Ago
    Larry for verse 9
    The comments were inlighting, If we are true to ourselves,and confess that hidden, seceret sin,He will forgive us,no matter what He is faithful and just, He will always keep His promise. You will feel better knowing that you have been cleansed and set free. No one else can do this for you but Christ. Be Blessed
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  • 4 years Ago
    James for verse 9
    jesus died for our salvation healing and forgiveness but we have to appropriate salvation by receiving jesus.it is not an automatic.people who say I don 't have to confess my sins must also believe that they are saved since jesus provided it don 't have to receive jesus.this is error you are healed saved forgiven but you have to make a withdrawal by acting confessing sin.faith without works is dead reply to Arthur comments
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