1 John 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 1:8 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 1:8 — KJV
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”
— 1 John 1:8 (KJV)
1 John 1:8 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.
Cross-References for 1 John 1:8
“And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. with him: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:8: say, sin, ourselves
“Thus saith the LORD; Deceive not yourselves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us: for they shall not depart. yourselves: Heb. your souls”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:8: say, deceive, ourselves
“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 1:8: say, sin, truth
“My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:8: sin, deceive
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:8: say, sin
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