# General Information:

Here the words "he," "him," and "his" refer to God. (See: [1 John 1:5](../01/05.md))

# have no sin

"never sin"

# are deceiving

"are tricking" or "lying to"

# the truth is not in us

The truth is spoken of as if it were an object that could be inside believers. Alternate translation: "we do not believe what God says is true" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])