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1 John 1:8

1 John 1:8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If we say that we have no sin,.... Notwithstanding believers are cleansed from their sins by the blood of Christ, yet they are not without sin; no man is without sin: this is not only true of all men,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If we say that we have no sin - It is not improbable that the apostle here makes allusion to some error which was then beginning to prevail in the church. Some have supposed that the allusion is to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If we say that we have no sin - This is tantamount to Jo1 1:10 : If we say that we have not sinned. All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; and therefore every man needs a Savior, such as…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 John 1:8-10

Here, I. The apostle, having supposed that even those of this heavenly communion have yet their sin, proceeds here to justify that supposition, and this he does by showing the dreadful consequences of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 John 1:8-10

Consciousness and Confession of Sin

8 10. Walking in the light involves the great blessings just stated, fellowship with God and with our brethren, and a share in the purifying blood of Jesus. But it…