1 John 3:5
New International Version
But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.

New Living Translation
And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him.

English Standard Version
You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.

Berean Standard Bible
But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.

Berean Literal Bible
And you know that He appeared, so that He might take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

King James Bible
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

New King James Version
And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.

New American Standard Bible
You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

NASB 1995
You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

NASB 1977
And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you know that He was manifested in order to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.

Amplified Bible
You know that He appeared [in visible form as a man] in order to take away sins; and in Him there is [absolutely] no sin [for He has neither the sin nature nor has He committed sin or acts worthy of blame].

Christian Standard Bible
You know that he was revealed so that he might take away sins, and there is no sin in him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You know that He was revealed so that He might take away sins, and there is no sin in Him.

American Standard Version
And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.

Contemporary English Version
You know Christ came to take away our sins. He isn't sinful,

English Revised Version
And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You know that Christ appeared in order to take away our sins. He isn't sinful.

Good News Translation
You know that Christ appeared in order to take away sins, and that there is no sin in him.

International Standard Version
You know that the Messiah was revealed to take away sins, and there is not any sin in him.

Majority Standard Bible
But you know that Christ appeared to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.

NET Bible
And you know that Jesus was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.

New Heart English Bible
You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him is no sin.

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

Weymouth New Testament
And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

World English Bible
You know that he was revealed to take away our sins, and no sin is in him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have known that He appeared that He may take away our sins, and sin is not in Him;

Berean Literal Bible
And you know that He appeared, so that He might take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

Young's Literal Translation
and ye have known that he was manifested that our sins he may take away, and sin is not in him;

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye know that he was manifested that he might let go our sins; and in him is no sin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And you know that he appeared to take away our sins, and in him there is no sin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you know that he appeared in order that he might take away our sins. For in him there is no sin.

New American Bible
You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.

New Revised Standard Version
You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And you know that he was revealed to take away our sins and there is no sin in him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And you know that he was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is no sin.

Godbey New Testament
And you know that he was manifested that he might take away sins; and in him there is no sin.

Haweis New Testament
And ye know that he was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is no sin.

Mace New Testament
and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin.

Weymouth New Testament
And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

Worrell New Testament
And ye know that He was manifested, that He might take away sins; and in Him is no sin.

Worsley New Testament
And ye know that He was manifested, to take away our sins: and in Him there is no sin.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Children of God
4Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. 5But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. 6No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.…

Cross References
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

1 Peter 2:22
“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”

Hebrews 9:26
Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Isaiah 53:5-6
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

Matthew 1:21
She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

Romans 8:3
For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

1 Peter 1:19
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.

John 8:46
Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?

Galatians 1:4
who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

Romans 3:25
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

Isaiah 53:11
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.

John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

he.

1 John 1:2
(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

1 John 4:9-14
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him…

John 1:31
And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

to.

1 John 1:7
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.

Isaiah 53:4-12
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted…

Hosea 14:2
Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.

in.

1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Luke 23:41,47
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss…

John 8:46
Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

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1. He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;
3. who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments;
11. as also to love one another as brothers.














But you know
This phrase serves as a reminder to the readers of the foundational truths they have been taught. The Greek word for "know" here is "οἴδατε" (oidate), which implies a deep, intuitive understanding rather than mere intellectual knowledge. It suggests that the audience is already familiar with the core tenets of the faith, emphasizing the importance of remembering and holding fast to these truths in the face of false teachings.

that Christ appeared
The term "appeared" is translated from the Greek "ἐφανερώθη" (ephanerōthē), which means to become visible or to be revealed. This word underscores the incarnation of Jesus Christ, highlighting the historical reality of His coming into the world. The appearance of Christ is a pivotal event in Christian theology, marking the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the manifestation of God's redemptive plan.

to take away sins
The purpose of Christ's appearance is succinctly stated here: "to take away sins." The Greek word "ἵνα" (hina) introduces a purpose clause, indicating the reason for His coming. "Take away" is translated from "ἄρῃ" (arē), which means to lift up or remove. This reflects the sacrificial nature of Christ's mission, as He bore the sins of humanity on the cross, providing atonement and reconciliation with God. This echoes the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where the removal of sin required a blood sacrifice, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.

and in Him there is no sin
This phrase affirms the sinless nature of Christ, a crucial aspect of His ability to atone for the sins of others. The Greek word for "sin" here is "ἁμαρτία" (hamartia), which denotes a missing of the mark or falling short of God's standard. The declaration that "in Him there is no sin" emphasizes the perfect righteousness of Jesus, setting Him apart from all humanity. This sinlessness is essential for His role as the spotless Lamb of God, whose sacrifice is sufficient to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Verse 5. - Two additional reasons for the absolute separation of the children of God from sin.

(1) They know well that the Son of God was manifested in the flesh to put away the sins (of the world, John 1:29); not mere "sins," one here and one there, but "the sins" τὰς ἁμαρτίας, whatever sins exist. Ημῶν, though strongly supported, is probably not genuine. Αἴρεν in itself means not "to take on himself, or bear," but "to take away;" it expresses the removal rather than the manner of removal. But it may represent the Hebrew nasa, which combines the two meanings (Leviticus 10:17; Leviticus 24:15; Isaiah 53:12).

(2) The Son of God was absolutely separated from sin.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[But]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

you know
οἴδατε (oidate)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[Christ]
ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

appeared
ἐφανερώθη (ephanerōthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5319: To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.

to
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

take away
ἄρῃ (arē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

sins,
ἁμαρτίας (hamartias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

there is
ἔστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

no
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

sin.
ἁμαρτία (hamartia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.


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