1 John 3:5 nasb — You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.

NASB

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

— 1 John 3:5, NASB

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1 John 3 — Context

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Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.

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And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

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Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

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

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No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.

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Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;

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the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.

1 John 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:5 say?
1 John 3:5 in the NASB reads: “You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.”
Where is 1 John 3:5 in the Bible?
1 John 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:5 in?
1 John 3:5 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 3:5?
1 John 3:5 reads (NASB): “You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin.” 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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