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1 John 1:6

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 1:6 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

1 John 1:6 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

1 John 1:6 — KJV

“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:”

— 1 John 1:6 (KJV)

1 John 1:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 John

1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.

Assurance of salvationGod is loveConfession & cleansingPerfect love casts out fearOvercoming the world
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Cross-References for 1 John 1:6

“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne”

Shares key themes with 1 John 1:6: say, walk, truth

“If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. walking...: or, walk with the wind, and lie falsely”

Shares key themes with 1 John 1:6: say, walk, lie

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

Shares key themes with 1 John 1:6: say, walk, darkness

“Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?”

Shares key themes with 1 John 1:6: say, lie, truth

“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”

Shares key themes with 1 John 1:6: say, lie, truth

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey