1 John 2:1-6 (Holman Christian Standard)
1
My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father-Jesus Christ the righteous One.
2
He Himself is the propitiationa for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world.
God's Commands
3 This is how we are sure that we have come to know Him: by keeping His commands. 4 The one who says, "I have come to know Him," without keeping His commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly in him the love of God is perfected.b This is how we know we are in Him: 6 the one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked.Holman Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright © 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Holman Christian Standard)
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a.
1 John 2:2 - The word propitiation has to do with the removal of divine wrath. Jesus' death is the means that turns God's wrath from the sinner; see 2 Co 5:21.
b.
1 John 2:5 - Or truly completed