1 John 2:1-6

Holman Christian Standard Bible

2 My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate^(A) with the Father—Jesus Christ the Righteous One. ² He Himself is the propitiation^(B) for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world.^(C)

God’s Commands

³ This is how we are sure^(D) that we have come to know Him: by keeping His commands.^{(E) 4} The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” yet doesn't keep His commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. ⁵ But whoever keeps His word,^(F) truly in him the love of God is perfected.^[a] This is how we know we are in Him:^{(G) 6} The one who says he remains in Him^(H) should walk just as He walked.