If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

ἐὰν εἴπωμεν ὅτι ἁμαρτίαν οὐκ ἔχομεν, ἑαυτοὺς πλανῶμεν καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια οὐκ ἔστιν ἐν ἡμῖν.

1st John 1:8

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Sin Human nature

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1st John The Bible

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Religious literature

Language

Greek

Time

95 90s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

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Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (1st John 1:8).

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Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice, without constraint.

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Hamilton, Alexander [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 15: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union." Independent Journal, 1 Dec. 1787.

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Hamilton, Alexander. "No. 15: Its great defect: can only legislate for states.--Hamilton." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.

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Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

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Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (John 20:25).

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Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Jesus

Matthew 7:15

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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Matthew 7:15).