1 John
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9
1 John 1:9 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of sin, repentance, and guilt — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1“For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.”
Psalms 25:11“I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”
Psalms 32:5“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:12
Common questions
What does 1 John 1:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 1:9 reads: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The verse speaks to forgiveness of sin, repentance, and guilt. 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 1:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." is 1 John 1:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 1:9?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 1:9 include Proverbs 28:13, John 8:11, and Psalms 51:1. Reading them alongside 1 John 1:9 deepens the theme of forgiveness of sin.
How can I pray with 1 John 1:9?
Read 1 John 1:9 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.