1 John
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7
1 John 1:7 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of sin, the cross, and redemption — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Matthew 26:28“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”
Colossians 1:14“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
1 Peter 2:24“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”
1 Peter 3:18“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”
Isaiah 43:25
Common questions
What does 1 John 1:7 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 1:7 reads: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." The verse speaks to forgiveness of sin, the cross, and redemption. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 John 1:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." is 1 John 1:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 1:7?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 1:7 include Matthew 26:28, Colossians 1:14, and 1 Peter 2:24. Reading them alongside 1 John 1:7 deepens the theme of forgiveness of sin.
How can I pray with 1 John 1:7?
Read 1 John 1:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.