1 John 2:1

1 John 2:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
• New International Version (NIV)My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
• New King James Version (NKJV)My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

Context of 1 John 2:1

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 3By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

1 John 2:1 word by word

Τεκνία μου, ταῦτα γράφω ὑμῖν ἵνα μὴ ἁμάρτητε· καὶ ἐάν τις ἁμάρτῃ, παράκλητον ἔχομεν πρὸς τὸν πατέρα, Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν δίκαιον,Read the interlinear

• Myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• little childrenτεκνίονteknion · childrenG5040
• I am writingγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• to youσύsu · youG4771
• so thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• you will not sinμήmē · notG3361
• you will not sinἁμαρτάνωhamartanō · to sinG264
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• ifἐάνean · ifG1437
• anyoneτιςtis · oneG5100
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• an advocateπαράκλητοςparaklētos · counsellorG3875
• beforeπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• Righteousδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342

Cross-references for 1 John 2:1

• 1 John 2:12I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.
• 1 John 3:7Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
• 1 John 4:4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
• 1 John 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
• John 13:33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you: ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’
• John 21:5So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered.
• 1 Corinthians 4:14I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.
• Galatians 4:19My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
• 1 John 1:3We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
• 1 Timothy 3:14Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
• Psalms 4:4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
• Ezekiel 3:21But if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he heeded your warning, and you will have saved yourself.”
• John 5:14Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”
• John 8:11“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”
• Romans 6:1What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
• 1 Corinthians 15:34Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.

Commentaries on 1 John 2:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1My little children - · My beloved children; the address of an affectionate father to children whom he tenderly loves. The term also refers to the apostle's authority as their spiritual father, and their obligation to obey as his spiritual children. That ye sin not - This is the language of the whole Scripture; of every dispensation, ordinance, institution, doctrine, and word of God. Sin not - do not run into ruin; live not so as to promote your own…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1My little children - ͂ Teknia mouThis is such language as an aged apostle would be likely to use when addressing a church, and its use in this Epistle may be regarded as one evidence that John had reached an advanced period of life when he wrote the Epistle. These things write I unto you - To wit, the things stated in 1 John 1:1. That ye sin not - To keep you from sin, or to induce you to lead a holy life. And if any man sin - As all are liable, with…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Chapter Outline The apostle directs to the atonement of Christ for help against sinful infirmities. (1-2) The effects of saving knowledge in producing obedience, and love to the brethren. (3-11) Christians addressed as little children, young men, and fathers. (12-14) All are cautioned against the love of this world, and against errors. (15-23) They are encouraged to stand fast in faith and holiness. (24-29) Verses 1-2 When have an Advocate with the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1In order to "walk in the light," a person must confess sin to God and stop sinning (1:5–7; 9). John emphasizes sin in chapter 1 to encourage Christians to reject and avoid it. if anyone does sin: Christians should reject sin, but they should not fear confessing sins to God. advocate: The Greek word paraklētos means “one who is called to our side.” It can mean helper, comforter, or advocate (a person who speaks for us in a court). Christ is our advocate…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-291Jo 2:1-29. The Advocacy of Christ Is Our Antidote to Sin While Walking in the Light; for to Know God, We Must Keep His Commandments and Love the Brethren, and Not Love the World, Nor Give Heed to Antichrists, against Whom Our Safety Is through the Inward Anointing of God to Abide in God: So at Christ's Coming We Shall Not Be Ashamed. 1. (1Jo 5:18.) My little children--The diminutive expresses the tender affection of an aged pastor and spiritual father…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 John 2:1

• Advocate
• God
• Holiness
• Jesus Continued
• Sin

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Christ, Messiah
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Jesus Christ
• Acknowledge
• Advocate
• Comforter
• Intercession of Christ
• Lie

Commentaries on 1 John 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings