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1 John 1:7

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another , and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But if we walk in the light,.... Are persons enlightened by the Spirit of God, so as to have a true sight and sense of sin, to know Christ, and the way of salvation by him; and are children of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But if we walk in the light - Compare the notes at 1Jo 1:5. Walking in the light may include the three following things: Leading lives of holiness and purity; that is, the Christian must be…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But if we walk in the light - If, having received the principle of holiness from him, we live a holy and righteous life, deriving continual light, power, and life from him, then we have fellowship one…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 John 1:5-7

The apostle, having declared the truth and dignity of the author of the gospel, brings a message or report from him, from which a just conclusion is to be drawn for the consideration and conviction of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

A further inference from the first principle laid down in 1Jn 1:1: walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God but fellowship with the brethren. This verse takes the opposite hypothesis…