1 John 1:6 net — If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the trut…

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"If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth."

— 1 John 1:6, NET Bible

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1 John 1 — Context

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What we have seen and heard we announce to you too, so that you may have fellowship with us(and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ).

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Thus we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

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God Is Light, So We Must Walk in the Light Now this is the gospel message we have heard from him and announce to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

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If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth.

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But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

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If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.

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But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 1:6 say?
1 John 1:6 in the NET Bible reads: “If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth.”
Where is 1 John 1:6 in the Bible?
1 John 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 1, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 1:6.
What translation should I read 1 John 1:6 in?
1 John 1:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 1:6?
1 John 1:6 reads (NET): “If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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