1 John 1:8

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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 say that we have communion with him, and yet continue to live in the Darkness, we lie, and are not living the Truth.

And you know that Christ appeared to take away our sins; and in him Sin has no place.

For all have sinned, and all fall short of God's glorious ideal,

We often make mistakes, every one of us. Any one who does not make mistakes when speaking is indeed a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body as well.

We deceive

Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you imagines that, as regards this world, he is a wise man, let him become a 'fool,' that he may become wise.

If a man imagines himself to be somebody, when he is really nobody, he deceives himself.

but wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and deceived themselves.

Put that Message into practice, and do not merely listen to it--deceiving yourselves.

suffering themselves, as the penalty for the suffering that they have inflicted. They think that pleasure consists in the self-indulgence of the moment. They are a stain and a disgrace, indulging, as they do, in their wanton revelry, even while joining you at your feasts.

General references

For I will be merciful to their wrong-doings, And I will no longer remember their sins."'