¹⁰ If we claim we have not sinned,^(A) we make him out to be a liar^(B) and his word is not in us.^(C)

¹⁰ Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony.^(A) Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar,^(B) because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son.

⁸ If we claim to be without sin,^(A) we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.^(B)

² because of the truth,^(A) which lives in us^(B) and will be with us forever:

⁴ You, dear children,^(A) are from God and have overcome them,^(B) because the one who is in you^(C) is greater than the one who is in the world.^(D)

⁴ Whoever says, “I know him,”^(A) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.^(B)