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.
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