If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we (A)confess our sins, He is (B)faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to (C)cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we (D)make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

The Test of Knowing Christ

My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, (E)we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And (F)He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but (G)also for the whole world.

If we claim to be without sin,(A) we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.(B) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins(C) and purify us from all unrighteousness.(D) 10 If we claim we have not sinned,(E) we make him out to be a liar(F) and his word is not in us.(G)

My dear children,(H) I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate(I) with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(J) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(K)