1 John 1:6

1 John · New Testament · Chapter 1

“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:”1 John 1:6

What Does 1 John 1:6 Mean?

1 John 1:6 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 1, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 John 1:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 John 2:4“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”John 3:21“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”1 John 4:20“If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”1 John 2:6“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”John 3:19“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”John 8:12“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.”Proverbs 4:18“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”Proverbs 2:13“Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;”1 John 1:10“If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”John 12:35“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.”2 Corinthians 6:14“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”1 Thessalonians 2:12“That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”Zechariah 10:12“And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.”John 12:46“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”1 John 1:8“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”Psalms 5:4“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.”James 2:14“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”John 11:10“But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.”1 John 1:3“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”1 John 2:11“But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.”

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