Redemption for the Whole World
1 John 2:1-6
My little children, these things write I to you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father…


When in London I like to visit one of the great hospitals, for the pleasure of seeing over its gates these generous words, "Royal Free Hospital, strangers, foreigners, etc., may freely partake of the benefits of this hospital." When I see "et cetera," I thank God, and I am delighted that there is one institution in our land that welcomes the "et cetera." It means, "and the rest," the anybody and everybody of mankind. Likewise this healing power of the Cross of Jesus is for the "et cetera." The saving power of the Cross is for all sick people who want to be healed.

(W. Birch.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

WEB: My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.




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