| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 7 But if we are living in the light of God's presence, just as Christ is, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from every sin. | 7 But 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, purifies us from all sin. |
| 8 If we say we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. | 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. |
| 9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. | 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. |
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