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1 John 2:1-2

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.

2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Cross References for 1 John 2:1-2

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