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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

If we say (εαν ειπωμεν). See verse 6.

We have no sin (αμαρτιαν ουκ εχομεν). For this phrase see Joh 9:41; …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If we say that we have no sin. It is quite probable that the apostle here alludes to some error that was then beginning to prevail in the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
  1. STATEMENT OF THE LEADING THOUGHT (1 John 1:5).
  2. FIRST INFERENCE: The true fellowship (1 John 1:6–7); the Chri…
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The second false claim by John’s opponents is that a Christian has no sin. The opponents probably did not claim that they had never committed wrong…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

If we say. He now highlights grace because it is necessary; for since no one is free from sin, he implies that we are all lost and ruined,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If we say that we have no sin
Notwithstanding believers are cleansed from their sins by the blood of Christ, yet the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A message from the Lord Jesus, the Word of life, the eternal Word, we should all gladly receive. The great God should be represented to this dark w…

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