MANNAFEST

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

KJV

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ASV

Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.

WEB

Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.

YLT

every one who hath been begotten of God, sin he doth not, because his seed in him doth remain, and he is not able to sin, because of God he hath been begotten.

DBT

Whoever has been begotten ofGod does not practise sin, because his seed abides in him, and he cannot sin, because he has been begotten ofGod.

About this book

New Testament

1 JohnThe aged apostle writes to churches in Asia Minor facing docetic teachers who deny the incarnation. Three tests interweave through five short chapters: walk in the light, love the brethren, confess Jesus come in the flesh.

Author
The apostle John — same author as the Gospel of John and 2/3 John; early church unanimous
Date
Late 1st century, c. AD 85–95, likely written from Ephesus

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