1 John 2:1 meaning and explanation

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

1 John 2:1, Berean Standard Bible

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The author is an elder writing to a congregation he loves, calling them his little children. His first purpose is moral: he wants them not to sin.

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