New American Standard Bible 1995
1 John 2:1
11My little children, I am 2writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, 3we have an 45Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;
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 may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. 3By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.
Read all of 1 John 21 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
- My littleτεκνίονteknion · childrenG5040
- writingγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
- theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- to you soἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- that you may not sinἁμαρτάνωhamartanō · to sinG264
- And ifἐάνean · ifG1437
- anyoneτιςtis · oneG5100
- we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- Advocateπαράκλητοςparaklētos · counsellorG3875
- with the Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- the 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 you for His name’s sake.
- 1 John 3:7Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;
- 1 John 4:4You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
- 1 John 5:21Little children, guard yourselves from idols.
- John 13:33Little children, I am with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’
- John 21:5So Jesus said to them, “Children, you do not have any fish, do you?” They answered Him, “No.”
- 1 Corinthians 4:14I do not write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.
- Galatians 4:19My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you--
- 1 John 1:3what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
- 1 Timothy 3:14I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;
- Psalms 4:4Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
- Ezekiel 3:21However, if you have warned the righteous man that the righteous should not sin and he does not sin, he shall surely live because he took warning; and you have delivered yourself.”
- John 5:14Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you.”
- John 8:11She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.”]
- Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase?
- 1 Corinthians 15:34Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak 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
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Notes
- 1. 1 John 2:1 John 13:33; Gal 4:19; 1 John 2:12, 28; 3:7, 18; 4:4; 5:21 ↩
- 2. 1 John 2:1 1 John 1:4 ↩
- 3. 1 John 2:1 Rom 8:34; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 7:25; 9:24 ↩
- 4. 1 John 2:1 Gr Paracletos, one called alongside to help; or Intercessor ↩
- 5. 1 John 2:1 John 14:16 ↩
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
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