1 John 5:17

Easy To Read Version

Dear friends, remember what the apostles {\cf2\super [8]} of our Lord Jesus Christ said before.

Cross References

Isaiah 1:18

The Lord says, “Come, let’s discuss these things. Your sins are red like scarlet, {\cf2\super [11]} but they can be \{washed away and you will be\} white like snow. Your sins are bright red, but you can become white like wool.

Deuteronomy 12:32

“You must be careful to do everything I command you. Don’t add anything to the things I tell you, and don’t take anything away.

Deuteronomy 5:32

“So, you people must be careful to do all the things the Lord commanded you. Don’t stop following God!

James 1:15

This desire causes sin. Then the sin grows and brings death.

1 John 2:1

My dear children, I write this letter to you so that you will not sin. But if any person sins, we have Jesus Christ to help us. He is the righteous (good) One. Jesus defends us before God the Father.

1 John 3:4

When a person sins, he breaks \{God’s\} law. Yes, sinning is the same as living against \{God’s\} law.

1 John 5:16

These people always complain and find wrong \{in other people\}. They always do the \{evil\} things they want to do. They boast about themselves. The only reason they say good things about other people is to get what they want.