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1 John 2:12,13
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake…

1 John 3:7,18
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous…

1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

these.

1 John 1:3,4
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowshipis with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ…

1 Timothy 3:14
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

that.

Psalm 4:4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Ezekiel 3:21
Nevertheless if thou warn the righteousman, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.

John 5:14
Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

And if.

1 John 1:8-10
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us…

we have.

Romans 8:34
Whois he that condemneth?It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

1 Timothy 2:5
Forthere is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Hebrews 7:24,25
But thisman, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood…

Father.

Luke 10:22
All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, andhe to whom the Son will revealhim.

John 5:19-26,36
Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise…

I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin
John's purpose in writing is to encourage believers to live holy lives. The phrase underscores the importance of striving for righteousness and avoiding sin. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that believers are called to be holy as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16). The context of 1 John includes warnings against false teachings and moral laxity, urging believers to adhere to the truth and live in obedience to God's commandments.

But if anyone does sin
Acknowledging human fallibility, John provides reassurance for those who fall into sin. This phrase highlights the reality of the Christian life, where believers, though striving for holiness, may still stumble. It reflects the biblical understanding of human nature and the ongoing struggle against sin (Romans 7:15-25). The conditional "if" suggests that sin is not inevitable but possible, and it points to the need for vigilance and reliance on God's grace.

we have an advocate before the Father
The term "advocate" (Greek: parakletos) refers to one who comes alongside to help, similar to a legal representative or counselor. In the context of 1 John, Jesus is portrayed as the intercessor who pleads on behalf of believers before God the Father. This advocacy is rooted in Jesus' sacrificial work and ongoing intercession (Hebrews 7:25). The imagery of a courtroom underscores the seriousness of sin and the necessity of divine intervention for forgiveness.

Jesus Christ, the Righteous One
This title emphasizes the sinless nature and moral perfection of Jesus. As the "Righteous One," Jesus is uniquely qualified to be the advocate for sinners, having fulfilled all righteousness (Matthew 3:15). His righteousness is imputed to believers, allowing them to stand justified before God (2 Corinthians 5:21). The title also connects to Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah, who would be righteous and bring justice (Jeremiah 23:5-6).

John speaks with the warmth of a father in the faith.

• The phrase reminds believers that they belong to God’s family (cf.John 1:12).

• It carries gentle authority—correction comes in love, not condemnation (cf.John 13:33).

• By addressing the whole church this way, John levels the ground: mature saints and new converts alike need the same truth (cf.1 John 2:12).

John’s purpose is preventative. Scripture is both lamp and guardrail.

• Earlier, he highlighted God’s light exposing sin (1 John 1:5). Now he urges readers to walk in that light (cf.Psalm 119:11).

• The command is practical—grace does not excuse sin; it empowers obedience (Romans 6:1-2).

• “These things” includes the whole letter so far: fellowship, confession, cleansing (1 John 1:7-9).

Reality meets ideal. John allows no fatalism, yet he knows believers still stumble.

• Sin is never inevitable, but it is possible until Christ returns (1 John 1:8;Galatians 5:17).

• The phrase “anyone” personalizes it—no one is beyond failure, and no one is beyond help (cf.Proverbs 24:16).

• A conditional “if” shows sin is not the believer’s pattern but a breach of it (cf.1 John 3:9).

Hope follows honesty.

• “Advocate” pictures a defense attorney who stands beside us. Jesus speaks for us, not against us (Romans 8:34;Hebrews 7:25).

• His advocacy is ongoing—present tense assurance the moment failure occurs (cf.John 14:16).

• The setting is “before the Father,” reminding us that the Father desires reconciliation, not rejection (Luke 15:20-24).

• Only “the Righteous One” can plead for the unrighteous; His sinlessness qualifies Him (2 Corinthians 5:21;Isaiah 53:11).

• Because His atoning work is finished (John 19:30), His intercession is forever effective (Hebrews 9:24).

1 John 2:1 balances exhortation and encouragement. John calls believers to resist sin through the light of revealed truth, yet he anchors their assurance in the ongoing advocacy of Christ. We aim for holiness, knowing failure is met not with abandonment but with the righteous Savior who pleads, forgives, and restores all who belong to Him.

(4) The third idea that arises from the great fact that God is Light has already been suggested (1John 1:7), but now takes its distinct place in the series. It is the doctrine of Reconciliation and Redemption. St. John does not wish them to contemplate with complacency the probability of sinning; but to remember gratefully, in spite of falls, that the Author and Restorer of Light has provided a remedy both for the offence before God, and for its effect on themselves. First comes the principle that we must not sin; second, the admission that we do sin; third, the consolation for actual sin when it is in spite of sincere zeal for sanctification.

(1)My little children.--Six times in the letter occurs this diminutive of tender and caressing love:1John 2:12;1John 2:28;1John 3:18;1John 4:4;1John 5:21. He was aged, he felt a fatherly care for them, he was their spiritual progenitor. (Comp.Galatians 4:9.) The thought of the shame and misery of sin melted his heart. "My child" was what he called out to the lapsed youth, according to Eusebius (H. E. iii. 23). . . .

(1) the confession that we do sin; we now have

(2) the principle that we must not sin; and

(3) the consolation that sin is not irremediable.Verse 1. -My little children; or, perhaps,my dear children; or, simply,my children. The diminutiveτεκνία, if it retains any force, expresses endearment rather than smallness or youth. The word occurs only once outside this Epistle (John 13:33), and it was, perhaps, from Christ's use of it then that St. John adopted it (verses 12, 28;1 John 3:7, 18;1 John 4:4;1 John 5:21). InGalatians 4:19 the reading is doubtful Cf.Τί με φεύγεις,τέκνον τὸν σαυτοῦ πατέρα; in the beautiful story of St. John and the young robber (Eusebius, 'Hist. Eccl.,' III. 23:17). As distinct fromπαιδία (1 John 2:13, 18), the word seems to imply spiritual fatherhood.These things (the section,1 John 1:5-10)I write to you, that ye may not sin. The aorist forbids the rendering, "continue in sin;" as before, those who are walking in light and yet sin through frailty are addressed. Two apparently contradictory principles have been set forth: you must walk in light; you must confess that you sin. St. John now goes on to reconcile them. I write . . .

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