Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 John 1:9 in English Standard Version "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Ps 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Ps 51:3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Ps 143:1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! Pr 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Ro 3:26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. 1Jo 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.