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1 John 2:2-4
Common English Bible
1 John 2:2-4
Common English Bible
2 He is God’s way of dealing with our sins, not only ours but the sins of the whole world. 3 This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. 4 The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person.
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1 John 2:2-4
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1 John 2:2-4
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2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(A) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(B)
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3 We know(C) that we have come to know him(D) if we keep his commands.(E) 4 Whoever says, “I know him,”(F) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.(G)
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