1 John 1:9
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
ἁμαρτία
Sin, missing the mark. Hamartia. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Sin is not just breaking rules. It is missing the target of what humanity was created to be.
καθαρίζω
may cleanse
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καθαρίζω
To cleanse, to purify. Katharizo. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. All means all. There is no sin too dark too repeated or too shameful for His blood to cleanse.
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ὁμολογέω
Confess
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ὁμολογέω
To confess, to acknowledge, to declare. Homologeo. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. Confession is not just internal agreement. It is public declaration.
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καθαρός
Faithful
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καθαρός
Pure, clean, undefiled. Katharos. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Purity of heart is not perfection of behaviour. It is undivided loyalty to God.
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πιστός
faithful
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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ἐάν
If
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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δίκαιος
just
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δίκαιος
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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ἀφίημι
Forgive
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ἀφίημι
an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
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εἰμί
He is
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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