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1 John 2:1

1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

Cross References for 1 John 2:1

James 3:9 - With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in ... Click to read the verse James 3:9 Click to read the verse James 3:9

Isaiah 53:12 - Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the str... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:12

Isaiah 53:11 - After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11

2 Corinthians 5:21 - God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:21 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:21

John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except thr... Click to read the verse John 14:6 Click to read the verse John 14:6

1 John 1:8-10 - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8-10 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8-10

Matthew 27:19 - While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat, his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anyth... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:19

Ephesians 4:26 - “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26

John 10:15 - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:15 Click to read the verse John 10:15

Mark 10:24 - The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to ente... Click to read the verse Mark 10:24 Click to read the verse Mark 10:24

Proverbs 23:15 - My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:15

Proverbs 7:24 - Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say. Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:24

John 5:36 - “I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the very work that the Father has given me t... Click to read the verse John 5:36 Click to read the verse John 5:36

John 6:27 - Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of M... Click to read the verse John 6:27 Click to read the verse John 6:27

1 John 4:4 - You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is great... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:4 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:4

Acts 3:14 - You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. Click to read the verse Acts 3:14 Click to read the verse Acts 3:14

James 1:27 - Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and w... Click to read the verse James 1:27 Click to read the verse James 1:27

Hebrews 9:24 - For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24

1 Peter 3:18 - For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:18

Exodus 40:26 - Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting in front of the curtain Click to read the verse Exodus 40:26 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:26

Romans 8:34 - Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at th... Click to read the verse Romans 8:34 Click to read the verse Romans 8:34

John 16:23 - In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you w... Click to read the verse John 16:23 Click to read the verse John 16:23

1 Timothy 2:5 - For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:5

1 John 3:7 - Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:7

Ephesians 2:18 - For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:18

1 Peter 2:22 - “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:22

John 5:14 - Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or ... Click to read the verse John 5:14 Click to read the verse John 5:14

1 John 5:21 - Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. Click to read the verse 1 John 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:21

Galatians 4:19 - My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:19 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:19

Acts 7:52 - Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted t... Click to read the verse Acts 7:52 Click to read the verse Acts 7:52

Acts 22:14 - “Then he said: ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous... Click to read the verse Acts 22:14 Click to read the verse Acts 22:14

John 8:29 - The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” Click to read the verse John 8:29 Click to read the verse John 8:29

1 John 1:3-4 - We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. A... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:3-4 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:3-4

1 Peter 4:1-3 - Living for God Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1-3

1 Corinthians 15:34 - Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:34 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:34

Psalms 4:4 - In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 4:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 4:4

John 8:11 - “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave you... Click to read the verse John 8:11 Click to read the verse John 8:11

1 John 3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18

Psalms 119:154 - Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:154 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:154

Zechariah 9:9 - The Coming of Zion’s King Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Se... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9

John 21:5 - He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. Click to read the verse John 21:5 Click to read the verse John 21:5

Romans 6:15 - Slaves to Righteousness What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? B... Click to read the verse Romans 6:15 Click to read the verse Romans 6:15

Romans 6:1-2 - Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may ... Click to read the verse Romans 6:1-2 Click to read the verse Romans 6:1-2

1 John 3:5 - But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:5

1 John 2:28 - Children of God And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be conf... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:28 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:28

Jeremiah 30:13 - There is no one to plead your cause, no remedy for your sore, no healing for you. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:13

Luke 10:22 - “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Fath... Click to read the verse Luke 10:22 Click to read the verse Luke 10:22

1 John 2:29 - If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born o... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:29

1 John 2:12 - I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:12

John 13:33 - “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told... Click to read the verse John 13:33 Click to read the verse John 13:33

1 Corinthians 4:14-15 - I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:14-15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:14-15

1 John 5:13 - Concluding Remarks I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so tha... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:13 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:13

1 John 1:4 - We write this to make our joy complete. Click to read the verse 1 John 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:4

Ezekiel 3:21 - But if you do warn the righteous man not to sin and he does not sin, he will surely live becaus... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:21 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:21

Ezekiel 33:12 - “Therefore, son of man, say to your countrymen, ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will no... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:12

Titus 2:11-13 - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Click to read the verse Titus 2:11-13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:11-13

1 John 2:13 - I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13

1 John 2:28-29 - Children of God And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be conf... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:28-29 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:28-29

John 14:16 - And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— Click to read the verse John 14:16 Click to read the verse John 14:16

2 Corinthians 6:13 - As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:13

1 Timothy 3:14 - Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:14 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:14

1 Peter 1:15-19 - But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15-19 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15-19

John 5:19-26 - Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can d... Click to read the verse John 5:19-26 Click to read the verse John 5:19-26

1 John 2:12-13 - I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:12-13 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:12-13

Hebrews 7:24-26 - but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:24-26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:24-26

1 John 5:17 - All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. Click to read the verse 1 John 5:17 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:17