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And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature—our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world.

And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings). Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.

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He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(A) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(B)

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We know(C) that we have come to know him(D) if we keep his commands.(E) Whoever says, “I know him,”(F) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.(G)

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