Apples of Gold - November 30

As for the apparent contradictions regarding sinning in 1 John:1:8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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"Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him."

—1 John:3:6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
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