1 John 1:9
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”— 1 John 1:9
What Does 1 John 1:9 Mean?
1 John 1:9 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 1, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Forgiveness, Repentance, Grace, and Sin.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to 1 John 1:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 3:23“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”Romans 6:23“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”Psalms 51:10“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”Romans 5:8“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”Proverbs 14:12“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”Ephesians 2:8“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”Galatians 2:20“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”2 Corinthians 12:9“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”Lamentations 3:22“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”Numbers 6:24“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”Genesis 50:20“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”1 John 4:19“We love him, because he first loved us.”Titus 3:5“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
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