I think Vincent summed it up correctely
That we have no sin
Ὅτι that, may be taken merely as a mark of quotation: “If we say, sin we have not.” On the phrase to have sin, see on Joh_16:22, and compare have fellowship, 1Jn_1:3. Sin (ἁμαρτίαν) is not to be understood of original sin, or of sin before conversion, but generally. “It is obvious that this ἔχειν ἁμαρτίαν (to have sin), is infinitely diversified, according to the successive measure of the purification and development of the new man. Even the apostle John does not exclude himself from the universal if we say” (Ebrard).
Heathen authors say very little about sin, and classic paganism had little or no conception of sin in the Gospel sense. The nearest approach to it was by Plato, from whose works a tolerably complete doctrinal statement might be gathered of the origin, nature, and effects of sin. The fundamental idea of ἁμαρτία (sin) among the Greeks is physical; the missing of a mark (see on Mat_1:21; see on Mat_6:14); from which it develops into a metaphysical meaning, to wander in the understanding. This assumes knowledge as the basis of goodness; and sin, therefore, is, primarily, ignorance. In the Platonic conception of sin, intellectual error is the prominent element. Thus: “What then, I said, is the result of all this? Is not this the result - that other things are indifferent, and that wisdom is the only good, and ignorance the only evil?” (“Euthydemus,” 281). “The business of the founders of the state will be to compel the best minds to attain that knowledge which has been already declared by us to be the greatest of all - they must continue to rise until they arrive at the good” (“Republic,” vii., 519). Plato represents sin as the dominance of the lower impulses of the soul, which is opposed to nature and to God (see “Laws,” ix., 863. “Republic,” i., 351). Or again, as an inward want of harmony. “May we not regard every living being as a puppet of the gods, either their plaything only or created with a purpose - which of the two we cannot certainly know? But this we know, that these affections in us are like cords and strings which pull us different and opposite ways, and to opposite actions; and herein lies the difference between virtue and vice” (“Laws,” i., 644). He traces most sins to the influence of the body on the soul. “In this present life, I reckon that we make the nearest approach to knowledge when we have the least possible communion or fellowship with the body, and are not infected with the bodily nature, but remain pure until the hour when God himself is pleased to release us. And then the foolishness of the body will be cleared away, and we shall be pure, and hold converse with other pure souls, and know of ourselves the clear light everywhere, which is no other than the light of truth” (“Phedo,” 67).
We find in the classical writers, however, the occasional sense of the universal faultiness of mankind, though even Plato furnishes scarcely any traces of accepting the doctrine of innate depravity. Thus Theognis: “The sun beholds no wholly good and virtuous man among those who are now living” (615). “But having become good, to remain in a good state and be good, is not possible, and is not granted to man. God only has this blessing; but man cannot help being bad when the force of circumstances overpowers him” (Plato, “Protagoras,” 344). “ How, then: is it possible to be sinless? It is impossible; but this is possible, to strive not to sin” (“Epictetus,” iv., 12, 19).
We deceive ourselves (ἑαυτοὺς πλανῶμεν)
Lit., we lead ourselves astray. See on Mar_7:24; see on Mat_27:63, Mat_27:64; see on Jud_1:13. Not only do we err, we are responsible for it. The phrase only here in the New Testament. For the verb as applied to deceivers of various kinds, see Mat_24:4; Rev_2:20; Rev_13:14; Rev_19:20; Rev_12:9; Rev_20:3. Compare πλάνοι deceivers (2Jn_1:7); πλάνη error (Jud_1:11; 1Jn_4:6).
The truth
The whole Gospel. All reality is in God. He is the only true God (ἀληθινός Joh_17:3; see on Joh_1:9). This reality is incarnated in Christ, the Word of God, “the very image of His substance,” and in His message to men. This message is the truth, a title not found in the Synoptists, Acts, or Revelation, but in the Catholic Epistles (Jas_5:19; 1Pe_1:22; 2Pe_2:2), and in Paul (2Co_8:8; Eph_1:13, etc.). It is especially characteristic of the Gospel and Epistles of John. The truth is represented by John objectively and subjectively.
Well, so do I....and we read them very differently....it will be interesting to see who is right and who has it all wrong, won’t it?
Since “few” are said to be ‘on the road to life’, we already know that the majority are on the wrong road entirely....(Matthew 7:13-14) Do they know that they are? According to Jesus, they are completely oblivious. (Matthew 7:21-23)
That is going to be a very rude awakening for those “many”......isn’t it?
Now this will be interesting to observe, throw in the elect, chosen, predestination,...
2Ti_2:19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
the number saved spoken of a few
Mat_7:14; Mat_22:14; Luk_13:24; 1Pe_3:20; Rev_3:4
PREDESTINATION
Pro_16:4; Act_4:28; Rom_8:29; Rom_9:11; Eph_1:4; Eph_3:11; 1Pe_1:20
--SEE The Elect, PEOPLE, GOD’S
Election, ELECTION
The Chosen Ones, PEOPLE, GOD’S
SANCTIFIED ONES
Joh_17:19; Act_20:32; 1Co_1:2; 1Co_6:11; Eph_5:26; Heb_2:11; Jud_1:1
RIGHTEOUS-WICKED
(A) THE RIGHTEOUS, promises to
Job_36:7; Psa_34:15; Psa_37:25; Psa_92:12; Pro_3:32; Pro_4:18; Pro_12:13
Pro_20:7; Isa_3:10; Mat_13:43
--SEE Obedience, OBEDIENCE
Blessings, BLESSINGS-AFFLICTIONS
Reward, FUTURE, THE
& FUTURE, THE
& REWARD
---, Death of. See DEATH
---, Seed of. See HEREDITY
(B) SAINTS
(1) Contrasted with Sinners
Pro_10:6; Pro_10:16; Pro_10:25; Pro_11:5; Pro_12:7; Pro_13:21; Pro_14:32; Pro_15:6; Pro_21:15
Rom_2:9; 1Pe_4:18
--SEE Wicked, WICKED
(2) The Feet of
1Sa_2:9; 2Sa_22:34; Psa_40:2; Isa_52:7; Eph_6:15
(3) Portion of
Psa_16:5; Psa_73:26; Psa_119:57; Psa_142:5; Lam_3:24
--SEE Spiritual Heritage, INHERITANCE
(4) Promises to
Psa_37:28; Psa_97:10; Psa_116:15; Psa_132:16; Psa_149:9; Dan_7:27
1Co_6:2; Rev_11:18
--SEE Sons of God, CHURCH, THE
God’s People, PEOPLE, GOD’S
Divine Promises, PLOTTING
(5) Sealed by God
Eze_9:4; 2Co_1:22; Rev_7:3; Rev_9:4; Rev_14:1; Rev_22:4
(6) Steps of
Job_14:16; Job_31:4; Psa_18:36; Psa_37:23; Psa_40:2; Pro_4:12; Pro_16:9
--SEE The Saints (2), RIGHTEOUS
(C) THE UNGODLY
(1) The Punishment of
Rom_1:18; 1Ti_1:9; 1Pe_4:18; 2Pe_2:4; 2Pe_2:5; 2Pe_3:7; Jud_1:4
--SEE Punishment, PUNISHMENT
& PUNISHMENT
Wicked, WICKED
Chaff, WICKED
(2) A Great Host Arrayed against God’s People
Jdg_7:12; 1Sa_28:5; 1Ki_20:27; 2Ki_6:15; 2Ki_18:17; 2Ch_14:9; 2Ch_20:2
Psa_3:6; Psa_27:3; Luk_22:47
(3) Names Given to
(a) Children of the Devil
Mat_13:38; Joh_8:44; Act_13:10; 1Jn_3:10
(3) Names Given to
(b) Children of the World
Luk_16:8; Luk_20:34; Eph_2:3; Eph_5:6; Col_3:6
--SEE Chaff, WICKED
Stubble, STUBBLE
---, other titles of. SEE Titles, TITLES AND NAMES
(D) THE WICKED
(1) Characteristics of
Psa_5:9; Psa_37:12; Psa_52:3; Psa_64:3; Pro_4:16; Isa_1:4; Isa_57:20
2Ti_3:3; Jud_1:13
--SEE Evil Generation, GENERATION, EVIL
(2) Contrasted with the Righteous
Psa_11:5; Psa_32:10; Psa_37:17; Psa_75:10; Pro_28:1; Isa_65:14; Mal_3:18
Rom_2:9
--SEE Saints, RIGHTEOUS
(3) Confounded
Gen_11:8; Job_5:12; Job_12:17; Isa_37:27; Isa_40:23; Isa_41:11; Isa_44:25; Isa_45:16
Jer_20:11
--SEE Humiliation, ABASEMENT
& ABASEMENT
Men Silenced, SILENCE
(4) Die Before their Time
Job_22:16; Psa_37:22; Psa_37:38; Psa_55:23; Pro_10:27; Ecc_7:17; Isa_40:24
--SEE Sin, SIN
(5) End of
Psa_37:38; Psa_73:17; Pro_14:12; Rom_6:21; 2Co_11:15; Php_3:19
Heb_6:8; 1Pe_4:17; Rev_21:8
--SEE Death, DEATH
(6) Fate of
Psa_37:2; Psa_37:10,Psa_37:23; Psa_75:8; Psa_92:7; Psa_112:10; Psa_139:19; Pro_5:22
2Pe_2:17; Jud_1:13
--SEE Future State, FUTURE STATE OF THE WICKED
Punishment, PUNISHMENT
& PUNISHMENT
Separation, SEPARATION
(7) Portion of
Job_20:29; Job_24:18; Job_27:13; Psa_11:6; Jer_13:25; Mat_24:51; Luk_12:46
(8) Rejection of, by God
1Sa_15:23; 2Ki_17:20; Mat_25:12; Luk_13:27; Heb_12:17
--SEE Castaways, ESTRANGEMENT
Reprobation, ISRAEL-THE JEWS
Divine Curse, CURSE, DIVINE
(9) Rooted up
Deu_29:28; 1Ki_14:15; 2Ch_7:20; Psa_52:5; Pro_2:22; Jer_1:10
Mat_15:13
--SEE Sin, SIN
(10) Snared by the Own Acts
Job_18:8; Psa_9:15; Pro_22:5; Pro_26:27; Pro_28:10; Pro_29:6; Ecc_10:8
Isa_8:15
(11) Pass Away Unlamented
2Ch_21:20; Jer_16:4; Jer_22:18; Jer_25:33; Eze_7:11
--SEE Wicked, OBLIVION
(12) Compared to Chaff
Job_21:18; Psa_1:4; Isa_5:24; Isa_17:13; Hos_13:3; Mat_3:12
Not hijacking your thread
@Aunty Jane, just embellish it a bit.