1 John 3:5

And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 3:5

BSB

But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.

AKJV

And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

CPDV

And you know that he appeared in order that he might take away our sins. For in him there is no sin.

ERV

And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.

NHEB

You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him is no sin.

SMT

And ye know that he was manifested that he might let go our sins; and in him is no sin.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 3:5

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Commentary for 1 John 3:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 3:5

Summary

Christ appeared to eliminate human moral failures

Event

Christ's redemptive purpose explained

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD