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:
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.

Context of 1 John 2:1

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. 2He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 3We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• little childrenτεκνίονteknion · childrenG5040
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• write Iγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye sinἁμαρτάνωhamartanō · to sinG264
• notμήmē · notG3361
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• ifἐάνean · ifG1437
• any manτιςtis · oneG5100
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• an advocateπαράκλητοςparaklētos · counsellorG3875
• withπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• the Fatherὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• 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, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.
• 1 John 3:7Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.
• 1 John 4:4You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
• 1 John 5:21Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
• John 13:33“My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.
• John 21:5He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered.
• 1 Corinthians 4:14I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children.
• Galatians 4:19My dear 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 our fellowship 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 instructions so that,
• Psalms 4:4Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
• Ezekiel 3:21But if you do warn the righteous person not to sin and they do not sin, they will surely live because they took warning, and you will have saved yourself.”
• John 5:14Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.”
• John 8:11“No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
• Romans 6:1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?
• 1 Corinthians 15:34Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who 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