1 John 2:1-6

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 atoning sacrifice^[a](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 know^(D) that we know him: if we keep his commands.^{(E) 4} The one who says, “I have come to know him,” and 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 made complete. 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.