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But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.

My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins(A) and purify us from all unrighteousness.(B) 10 If we claim we have not sinned,(C) we make him out to be a liar(D) and his word is not in us.(E)

My dear children,(F) I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate(G) with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.