1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
“Se confessarmos os nossos pecados, ele é fiel e justo para nos perdoar e nos purificar de toda injustiça” promete perdão certo a quem reconhece com honestidade o seu pecado diante de Deus. O perdão se apoia na fidelidade de Deus, não no nosso desempenho.
Resposta rápida traduzida com auxílio de IA e em revisão. A explicação completa é exibida em inglês.
To “confess” is to agree with God about our sin rather than hide or excuse it. The verse invites honesty, not despair.
God’s response is described as “faithful and just” — he forgives because he keeps his promise and because Christ has already paid for sin. Cleansing is complete: “all unrighteousness.”
Does this mean I must confess perfectly to be forgiven?
No. The emphasis is on honest acknowledgment of sin, met by God’s faithful forgiveness through Christ — not on flawless wording or remembering every fault.