Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. New Living Translation If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts. English Standard Version If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Berean Standard Bible If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Berean Literal Bible If we should say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. King James Bible If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. New King James Version If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. New American Standard Bible If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. NASB 1995 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. NASB 1977 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. Legacy Standard Bible If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. Amplified Bible If we say that we have not sinned [refusing to admit acts of sin], we make Him [out to be] a liar [by contradicting Him] and His word is not in us. Christian Standard Bible If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Holman Christian Standard Bible If we say, “We don’t have any sin,” we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. American Standard Version If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Contemporary English Version If we say we have not sinned, we make God a liar, and his message isn't in our hearts. English Revised Version If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. GOD'S WORD® Translation If we say, "We have never sinned," we turn God into a liar and his Word is not in us. Good News Translation If we say that we have not sinned, we make a liar out of God, and his word is not in us. International Standard Version If we say that we have never sinned, we make him a liar and his word has no place in us. Majority Standard Bible If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. NET Bible If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us. New Heart English Bible If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Webster's Bible Translation If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Weymouth New Testament If we deny that we have sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Message has no place in our hearts. World English Bible If we say that we haven’t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionif we may say, “We have not sinned,” we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. Berean Literal Bible If we should say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. Young's Literal Translation if we may say -- 'we have not sinned,' a liar we make Him, and His word is not in us. Smith's Literal Translation If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Catholic Public Domain Version If we claim that we have not sinned, then we make him a liar, and his Word is not in us. New American Bible If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. New Revised Standard Version If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not with us. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Godbey New Testament If we may say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Haweis New Testament If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Mace New Testament if we say that we have not sinned, we impeach his veracity, and discredit his word. Weymouth New Testament If we deny that we have sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Message has no place in our hearts. Worrell New Testament If we say, "We have not sinned," we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. Worsley New Testament but if we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Walking in the Light…9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Cross References Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? Ecclesiastes 7:20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Psalm 14:3 All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Psalm 51:5 Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Isaiah 64:6 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. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Romans 3:10-12 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.” James 3:2 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. 1 Kings 8:46 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, Job 15:14-16 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? Romans 5:12 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. Galatians 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. John 3:19-20 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. Treasury of Scripture If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. we say. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Psalm 130:3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? we make. 1 John 5:10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. Job 24:25 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth? his word. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Jump to Previous Claim Deny Hearts Liar Message Sin Sinned WordJump to Next Claim Deny Hearts Liar Message Sin Sinned Word1 John 1 1. He describes the person of Christ, in whom we have eternal life, by a communion with God;5. to which we must adjoin by walking in the light. If we say we have not sinned This phrase addresses the denial of personal sin, a common issue in the early church and throughout history. The claim of sinlessness contradicts the biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (Romans 3:23). The Gnostic heresy, prevalent during the time of John's writing, often denied the reality of sin, emphasizing spiritual knowledge over moral conduct. This denial undermines the need for Christ's atoning sacrifice, which is central to Christian doctrine. The acknowledgment of sin is crucial for genuine repentance and salvation. we make Him out to be a liar and His word is not in us Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe 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. The Early Church The audience of John's letter, consisting of early Christians who were facing false teachings and needed reassurance of their faith. 3. False Teachers Individuals in the early church who denied the reality of sin and the need for confession, leading believers astray. Teaching Points Acknowledgment of SinRecognizing our sin is crucial for a genuine relationship with God. Denying sin is equivalent to calling God a liar, as it contradicts His revelation about human nature. The Importance of Confession Confession is a vital practice for believers. It aligns us with God's truth and allows His word to dwell in us richly, leading to spiritual growth and maturity. The Role of God's Word God's word is the standard of truth. When we deny our sin, we reject His word, which should be the foundation of our beliefs and actions. Guarding Against Deception Believers must be vigilant against false teachings that minimize or deny sin. Such teachings can lead us away from the truth and hinder our fellowship with God. Living in Truth Living in truth involves a continual process of self-examination and repentance. It is through this process that we maintain a healthy and honest relationship with God.Verse 10. - Once more we have no mere repetition, but a fresh thought. "We have not sin" (verse 8) refers to our natural condition; "we have not sinned" (verse 10) refers to definite acts. Note the climax: we lie (verse 6); we lead ourselves utterly astray (verse 8): we make God a liar (verse 10). The whole of God's dealing with man since the Fall, especially in the Incarnation, is based on the fact of man's innate sinfulness. To deny this fact, therefore, is to charge the God of light and truth with acting and maintaining a vast and persistent lie. It is difficult to see how this strong language can be reconciled with the Roman dogma of the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary: why does not her "son" (John 19:26, 27) except her from its sweep? His word is not in us; i.e., we are cut off from all communication with him (John 5:38; John 8:31). "His Word" is the sum total of the Divine revelation. That which in itself is "the truth "(verse 8), when communicated to us is "his Word." How thoroughly the Church of England enters into the spirit of these verses (8-10) is shown by the fact that it appoints confession and absolution as part of public service every morning and evening throughout the year, as well as of every celebration of the Eucharist. As Bede points out, the Lord's Prayer itself, with the petition, "Forgive us our trespasses," is a conclusive answer to Pelagian opponents of St. John's doctrine.
Greek Ifἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. we say εἴπωμεν (eipōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. we have not sinned, ἡμαρτήκαμεν (hēmartēkamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 264: Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin. we make Him out to be ποιοῦμεν (poioumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. a liar, ψεύστην (pseustēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5583: A liar, deceiver. From pseudomai; a falsifier. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. word λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: 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 Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links 1 John 1:10 NIV1 John 1:10 NLT 1 John 1:10 ESV 1 John 1:10 NASB 1 John 1:10 KJV 1 John 1:10 BibleApps.com 1 John 1:10 Biblia Paralela 1 John 1:10 Chinese Bible 1 John 1:10 French Bible 1 John 1:10 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 John 1:10 If we say that we haven't sinned (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) |
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