1 John 3:5

5 You know that He 1appeared in order to 2take away sins; and 3in Him there is no sin.

1 John 3:5 In-Context

3 And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
5 You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.
6 No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.
7 Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 John 1:2; 1 John 3:8
  • 2. John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-20; 1 John 2:2
  • 3. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 2:29
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