1 John 2:1-3

1 John 2:1-3 CSB

My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father — Jesus Christ the righteous one. He himself is the atoning sacrifice , for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commands.

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1 John 2:1-3 - My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father — Jesus Christ the righteous one. He himself is the atoning sacrifice , for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world.

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commands.

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