The True Pleader
G. Calvert. 1 John 2:1-6 My little children, these things write I to you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father… I. Christ is the UNIVERSAL pleader. The high priest under the Jewish dispensation exercised his intercession for a nation, Christ for all. II. Christ is a FAITHFUL pleader. Some will take bribes. III. Christ is a SUCCESSFUL pleader. IV. Christ is a SYMPATHETIC pleader. V. Christ is a PERPETUAL pleader. Many priests passed away, Christ "abideth." VI. Christ is a SURE GROUND for pleading. (G. Calvert.) Parallel Verses KJV: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: WEB: My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.