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[His word does not live in our hearts.] <a href="/csb/1_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If we say, “We have no sin,” we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If we say, &#8220We have no sin,&#8221 we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/asv/1_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/cev/1_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If we say we have not sinned, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth isn't in our hearts. <a href="/erv/1_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/gwt/1_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If we say, "We aren't sinful" we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/gnt/1_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and there is no truth in us. <a href="/isv/1_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> If we say that we do not have any sin, we are deceiving ourselves and we're not being truthful to ourselves. <a href="/msb/1_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/net/1_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. <a href="/nheb/1_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/wbt/1_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/wey/1_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If we claim to be already free from sin, we lead ourselves astray and the truth has no place in our hearts. <a href="/web/1_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> if we may say, “We have no sin,” we lead ourselves astray, and the truth is not in us; <a href="/blb/1_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If we should say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/ylt/1_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> if we may say -- 'we have not sin,' ourselves we lead astray, and the truth is not in us; <a href="/slt/1_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If we claim that we have no sin, then we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. <a href="/nabre/1_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And if we shall say we do not have sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/godbey/1_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But if we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/haweis/1_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/mace/1_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> If we say that we are without sin, we deceive ourselves, and have no regard to truth. <a href="/wey/1_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If we claim to be already free from sin, we lead ourselves astray and the truth has no place in our hearts. <a href="/worrell/1_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> If we say, "We have no sin," we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/worsley/1_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. <a href="/parallel/1_john/1-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=78" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/1.htm">Walking in the Light</a> …7But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8<a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: Ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipōmen (V-ASA-1P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">we say</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">we have</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartian (N-AFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sin,</a> <a href="/greek/4105.htm" title="4105: planōmen (V-PIA-1P) -- To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam.">we deceive</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">ourselves,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-NFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> 9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a> for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, <a href="/proverbs/20-9.htm">Proverbs 20:9</a> Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:20</a> Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. <a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2</a> We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. <a href="/psalms/51-5.htm">Psalm 51:5</a> Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Romans 7:18-19</a> I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. / For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a> The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? <a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Galatians 5:17</a> For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. <a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2-3</a> The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a> Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. <a href="/romans/3-10.htm">Romans 3:10-12</a> As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” <a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">1 Kings 8:46</a> When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, <a href="/job/15-14.htm">Job 15:14-16</a> What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? / If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, / how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water? <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a> For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a> Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.say.<a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6,10</a> If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: … <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5,6</a> And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin… <a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">1 Kings 8:46</a> If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;we deceive.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a> Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.<a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a> For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.<a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm">2 Timothy 3:13</a> But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.the truth.<a href="/1_john/2-4.htm">1 John 2:4</a> He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.<a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">1 Timothy 6:5</a> Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.<a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2</a> For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/james/1-22.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Deceiving</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">False.</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/james/1-20.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-18.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/1_john/1-10.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/genesis/31-26.htm">Deceiving</a> <a href="/1_john/5-21.htm">False.</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Free</a> <a href="/1_john/1-10.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/genesis/11-4.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/1_john/1-10.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/2-4.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 1</div>1. <a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">He describes the person of Christ, in whom we have eternal life, by a communion with God;</a> 5. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">to which we must adjoin by walking in the light.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If we say we have no sin This phrase addresses the denial of personal sinfulness, a common issue in the early church and throughout history. The Gnostic belief, prevalent at the time, often claimed that spiritual enlightenment exempted individuals from sin. This denial contradicts the biblical teaching of universal sinfulness, as seen in <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." The acknowledgment of sin is foundational to Christian doctrine, emphasizing the need for a Savior.we deceive ourselves Self-deception is a significant theme in Scripture, warning against the dangers of pride and self-righteousness. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a> states, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" This highlights the human tendency to rationalize or ignore sin. The act of self-deception prevents individuals from recognizing their need for repentance and divine grace, leading to spiritual stagnation.and the truth is not in us The "truth" here refers to the truth of God's Word and the reality of human sinfulness. <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> identifies Jesus as "the way, the truth, and the life," indicating that truth is personified in Christ. Without acknowledging sin, one cannot fully embrace the truth of the Gospel. This phrase underscores the importance of living in accordance with God's truth, as seen in <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a>, "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth." The absence of truth in one's life signifies a disconnect from the transformative power of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> The recipients of this letter, likely facing false teachings and needing reassurance of the truth of the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals who were spreading incorrect doctrines, possibly claiming sinlessness or denying the reality of sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_sin.htm">The Reality of Sin</a> Acknowledge that sin is a universal human condition. Denying sin is self-deception and contradicts the truth of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_self-deception.htm">The Danger of Self-Deception</a> Understand that claiming sinlessness is a form of self-deception. We must be honest with ourselves and God about our sinful nature. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth.htm">The Importance of Truth</a> Embrace the truth of God's Word, which reveals our sinfulness and our need for a Savior. The truth sets us free from deception. <a href="/topical/c/confession_and_repentance.htm">Confession and Repentance</a> Regularly practice confession and repentance. This is essential for maintaining a right relationship with God and living in His truth. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light.htm">Living in the Light</a> Strive to walk in the light of God's truth, which involves acknowledging our sins and seeking His forgiveness and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 1</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_persist_in_sinning.htm">Can Christians persist in sinning?</a> <a href="/q/is_universal_sin_defensible_universally.htm">1 John 1:8 states that anyone claiming to be without sin deceives themselves. Is this concept of universal sin defensible in light of differing religious or secular views on human nature? </a> <a href="/q/will_i_receive_god's_forgiveness.htm">Will I receive God's forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_permit_deception.htm">Why does God permit deception?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - After the great message," God is Light" (verse 5) and its application to ourselves (verses 6, 7), we are now told what walking in the light involves: (1) consciousness of sin and confession of sin (verses 8-10); (2) accepting the propitiation of Jesus Christ the Righteous (<a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1-2</a>); (3) obedience (<a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">1 John 2:3-6</a>). If we say that we have not sin. The present ἔχομεν again shows that the daily falls of those who are walking in the light are meant, not the sins committed in the days of darkness before conversion. The Lord's Prayer implies that we must daily ask forgiveness. We lead ourselves astray from the truth, and have no right estimate of the gulf between our impurity and God's holiness, if we deny this habitual frailty. In the sunlight even flame throws a shadow; and that man is in darkness who denies his sin. The truth may be near him; but it has not found a home with him - it is not in him. Πλανᾷν is specially frequent in the Revelation, and always of arch-deceivers - Satan, the beast, antichrist, false teachers; it seems to imply fundamental error (comp. <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">1 John 2:26</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_john/1-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If Ἐὰν (Ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. we say εἴπωμεν (eipōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. we have ἔχομεν (echomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. sin, ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. we deceive πλανῶμεν (planōmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4105.htm">Strong's 4105: </a> To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. ourselves, ἑαυτοὺς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. truth ἀλήθεια (alētheia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. us. ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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