1 John 1:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 John 1:8

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

Say

We deceive

2 Peter 2:13

General references

Hebrews 8:12

Bible References

Say

If we claim to share a relationship with God and yet live in darkness [i.e., in a sinful way], we are lying and are not living a truthful life.

But, you [should] know that Christ appeared [on earth] to take away [our] sins, and that there is no sin in His life [See II Cor. 5:21].

for everyone has sinned and falls short of God's glory [i.e., His approval, or His perfect character].

For we all make mistakes in many areas [of life]. If anyone does not make a mistake in what he says, he is a perfect person, capable of keeping a tight rein on his whole life also.

We deceive

No one should fool himself. If any person among you thinks he is smart, by human standards, he should become a "fool," so that he can become [really] wise.

For any person who thinks he is someone [important], when he is really nothing, is self-deceived.

But evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse [in their behavior], deceiving people and being deceived by them.

But you should not deceive yourselves by just listening [to God's word] instead of doing what the word teaches.

They suffer wrong themselves for doing wrong to other people. They consider it [especially] pleasurable to carry on their drunken revellings, [even] during the daytime. They become blots and blemishes [i.e., like spoiled food] in your fellowship meal, as they revel in their deceitful behavior.

General references

For I will be merciful to their wickedness [i.e., by forgiving them] and I will not remember their sins anymore."