² For we all stumble in many ways.^(A) If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.^(B)

⁸ If we say, “We have no sin,”^(A) we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ⁹ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive^(B) us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ¹⁰ If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word^(C) is not in us.^(D)