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If we say that we haven`t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
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Denying Sin Accuses God
Commentators unanimously agree that claiming 'we have not sinned' is a profound offense. It moves beyond self-deception (v. 8) to directly contradicting God's own testimony about humanity's fallen state. Scholars like Calvin and Ellicott note that this effectively calls God a liar, rejecting the truth of His Word which declares all have sinned.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If we say that we have not sinned. Concerning times past. Some, perhaps, might be inclined to say this; and as the apostle is careful to g…
If we say (εαν ειπωμεν). As in verses 6,8.
We have not sinned (ουχ αμαρτηκαμεν). Perfect active indicative…
19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not s…
This verse gives the third and final false claim: “If we claim we have not sinned.” But is this a different assertion from the one in v.8 or just a…
16th Century
Protestant
We make him a liar. he goes even further: those who claim purity for themselves blaspheme God. For we see that He everywhere represents th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If we say that we have not sinned Have never sinned, in time past as well as now; deny original sin, and that men ar…
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…
