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1 John 1

World English Bible, Catholic edition, in plain modern English. About the translations

1 That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life CCC

2 (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us); CCC

3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. CCC

4 And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled. CCC

5 This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie and don’t tell the truth. CCC

7 But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. CCC

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 CCC

10 If we say that we haven’t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. CCC

Where our lessons quote this chapter

  1. Verse 9: How confession works now

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Where the Catechism of the Catholic Church cites these verses (from its footnotes on vatican.va). Short quotes only; follow the links for the full text.

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    • CCC 425 “The transmission of the Christian faith consists primarily in proclaiming Jesus Christ in order to lead others to faith in him. From…”
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    • CCC 425 “The transmission of the Christian faith consists primarily in proclaiming Jesus Christ in order to lead others to faith in him. From…”
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    • CCC 425 “The transmission of the Christian faith consists primarily in proclaiming Jesus Christ in order to lead others to faith in him. From…”
    • CCC 2781 “When we pray to the Father, we are in communion with him and with his Son, Jesus Christ. Then we know and…”
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    • CCC 425 “The transmission of the Christian faith consists primarily in proclaiming Jesus Christ in order to lead others to faith in him. From…”
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    • CCC 2470 “The disciple of Christ consents to "live in the truth," that is, in the simplicity of a life in conformity with the…”
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    • CCC 827 “Christ, 'holy, innocent, and undefiled,' knew nothing of sin, but came only to expiate the sins of the people. the Church, however,…”
    • CCC 1425 “YOU were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of…”
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    • CCC 827 “Christ, 'holy, innocent, and undefiled,' knew nothing of sin, but came only to expiate the sins of the people. the Church, however,…”
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    • CCC 827 “Christ, 'holy, innocent, and undefiled,' knew nothing of sin, but came only to expiate the sins of the people. the Church, however,…”
    • CCC 2147 “Promises made to others in God's name engage the divine honor, fidelity, truthfulness, and authority. They must be respected in justice. To…”