1 John 1:8-2:2

New International Version

⁸ If we claim to be without sin,^(A) we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.^{(B) 9} If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins^(C) and purify us from all unrighteousness.^{(D) 10} If we claim we have not sinned,^(E) we make him out to be a liar^(F) and his word is not in us.^(G)

2 My dear children,^(H) I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate^(I) with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. ² He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,^(J) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.^(K)