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He ·died in our place to take away [is the atoning sacrifice/T propitiation for] our sins [C his death pays the penalty and removes God’s anger from us; 4:10; Rom. 3:25; Heb. 2:17], and not only our sins but the sins of ·all people [L the whole world].

We ·can be sure [know] that we know ·God [L him] if we ·obey [keep] his commands. Anyone who says, “I know ·God [L him],” but does not ·obey [keep] ·God’s [L his] commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.

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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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