(I) LETTER OF YOCHANAN TO THE KEHILLAH 1

8 If we make the claim that we do not have avon (sin), we cause ourselves to fall under mirmah*1:8 Isa 53:9 (deceit, fraud) and HaEmes is not in us.*1:8 Prov 20:9; Jer 2:35 9 If we make vidduy (confession of sin) of chattoteinu (our sins), he is ne’eman (faithful) and tzaddik to grant selicha (forgiveness) of chattoteinu (our sins) and give us tohorah (purification, cleansing) from kol avon.*1:9 Dt 32:4; Ps 32:5; 51:2; Prov 28:13; Mic 7:18-20