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 children, these things I write to you in order that ye may not sin; and if any one sin, we have a patron with the Father, Jesus Christ [the] righteous; 2and he is the propitiation for our sins; but not for ours alone, but also for the whole world. 3And hereby we know that we 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

• thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• orderἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• sinἁμαρτάνωhamartanō · to sinG264
• oneτιςtis · oneG5100
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• righteousδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342

Cross-references for 1 John 2:1

• 1 John 2:12I write to you, children, because [your] sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
• 1 John 3:7Children, let no man lead you astray; he that practises righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
• 1 John 4:4Ye are of God, children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that [is] in you than he that [is] in the world.
• 1 John 5:21Children, keep yourselves from idols.
• John 13:33Children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me; and, as I said to the Jews, Where I go ye cannot come, I say to you also now.
• John 21:5Jesus therefore says to them, Children, have ye anything to eat? They answered him, No.
• 1 Corinthians 4:14Not [as] chiding do I write these things to you, but as my beloved children I admonish [you].
• Galatians 4:19my children, of whom I again travail in birth until Christ shall have been formed in you:
• 1 John 1:3that which we have seen and heard we report to you, that ye also may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship [is] indeed with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
• 1 Timothy 3:14These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee more quickly;
• Psalms 4:4Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
• Ezekiel 3:21And if thou warn the righteous [man], that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall certainly live, for he hath taken warning; and thou hast delivered thy soul.
• John 5:14After these things Jesus finds him in the temple, and said to him, Behold, thou art become well: sin no more, that something worse do not happen to thee.
• John 8:11And she said, No one, sir. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
• Romans 6:1What then shall we say? Should we continue in sin that grace may abound?
• 1 Corinthians 15:34Awake up righteously, and sin not; for some are ignorant of God: I speak to you as a matter of 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