1 John 1:8

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
World English Bible (WEB)
If{G1437} we say{G2036}{(G5632)} that{G3754} we have{G2192}{(G5719)} no{G3756} sin{G266}, we deceive{G4105}{(G5719)} ourselves{G1438}, and{G2532} the truth{G225} is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} in{G1722} us{G2254}.
Strong's King James
If we say that we have no deviation, we are misleading ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
The F.O.G*
[8] If we try to dodge responsibility by claiming we have no sin nature, we're only deceiving ourselves, and the truth hasn't found a home in our hearts.If we claim to have no sin, we deceive ourselves and lead others astray, as the truth of Him is not in us.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
if we may say—‘we have not sin,’ ourselves we lead astray, and the truth is not in us;
Young's Literal Translation

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