1 quotation linked to King James Bible — 1 John 1:9 associated with 1 John, with source notes, explanations and related topics.
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“He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”
The promise places forgiveness inside confession and accountability, rather than treating pardon as a denial that wrongdoing occurred.
1 John 1:9 in the King James Version; excerpt from the verse about confession, forgiveness, and cleansing.
