KJV ORIGINAL
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But when we live in the light, just like God does, we get real connection with each other. And Jesus' sacrifice washes away everything we've messed up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Stay in the light with God, and you'll find genuine community plus total forgiveness.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
John, an elder in the early church, wrote this letter to Christian communities in Asia Minor during the late first century. The letter addressed emerging false teachings that denied
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