1 John 1:6

1:6 If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking ¹  in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing ²  the truth.

1 John 2:4

2:4 The one who says “I have come to know God” ³  and yet does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in such a person.

¹ tn The context of this statement in 1:6 indicates clearly that the progressive (continuative or durative) aspect of the present tense must be in view here.

² tn Or “living according to…”

³ tn Grk “know him.” See the note on the phrase “know God” in 1 John 2:3 for explanation.