1 John 1:9 · KJV
1 John 1:9
If We Confess Our Sins
1 John 1:9 promises full forgiveness to the honest: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9 (KJV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
What 1 John 1:9 means
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The condition is simply honesty — bringing sin into the open before God rather than hiding it.
The response is certain, grounded in God's own character: He is "faithful and just" to forgive and to cleanse completely. It is one of the most reassuring verses for anyone burdened by guilt, offering not just pardon but a clean slate.
Key verse
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9 · KJV — Confess, and God faithfully forgives and cleanses.
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A prayer from 1 John 1:9
Lord, I confess my sins to You honestly. Thank You that You are faithful and just to forgive me and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Amen.
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What does 1 John 1:9 mean?
1 John 1:9 promises full forgiveness to the honest: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
What is 1 John 1:9 about?
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The condition is simply honesty — bringing sin into the open before God rather than hiding it.
What is the key verse in 1 John 1:9?
1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Is 1 John 1:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of 1 John 1:9 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.