²³ for all have sinned^(A) and fall short of the glory of God,

⁹ 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)

¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins^(A) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.^(B) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.^(C)

⁶ But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:

¹⁰ Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.^(A)

⁵ In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves^(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility^(B) toward one another, because,

⁶ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.^(D)