1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
What this verse means
Confession meets a faithful God who forgives and cleanses — completely.
A short prayer
Lord, I confess what I have done wrong. Thank You for faithful forgiveness and full cleansing.
Read in context — 1 John 1
7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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 that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Related verses
“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.”Ezekiel 36:26
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”Hebrews 4:16
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”James 4:8
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17