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1 John 2:1-3
New Testament for Everyone
1 John 2:1-3
New Testament for Everyone
2 My children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone does sin, we have one who pleads our cause before the father—namely, the Righteous One, Jesus the Messiah! 2 He is the sacrifice which atones for our sins—and not ours only, either, but those of the whole world.
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3 This is how we are sure that we have known him, if we keep his commandments.
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1 John 2:1-3
New International Version
1 John 2:1-3
New International Version
2 My dear children,(A) I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate(B) with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(C) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(D)
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3 We know(E) that we have come to know him(F) if we keep his commands.(G)
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