1 John 1:9 · WEB
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9
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Early Church (~50 AD)
Emotion
grateful
Type
promise
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Comfort power
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