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and he is the expiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we may be sure that we know him, if we keep his commandments.[a] He who says “I know him” but disobeys his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

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  1. 2.3 Cf. the words of Jesus, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (Jn 14.15).

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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And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

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