1 John 1:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)9 [But] if we confess our sins [to God], He is faithful [to His promise] and righteous [in His judgment], and will forgive us of those sins and cleanse us from all of our wrongdoing. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and [continuously] cleanse us from all unrighteousness [everything not in conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. See the chapterCommon English Bible9 But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we’ve done wrong. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity. See the chapter |
By [having] faith, Sarah herself received the ability to have children, even though she was [sterile, being] past the age of child-bearing, since she considered God faithful to His promise. [Note: Some translations consider “Abraham” to be the subject of this controversial verse. See Lightfoot, pp. 222-225].
so that He could dedicate her [to Himself], after cleansing her by means of the washing of water [i.e., immersion], accompanied by the word. [Note: “The word” here refers either to a person’s profession of faith (See Rom. 10:9) or to the Gospel message (See Rom. 10:17), both of which are associated with immersion].