1 John 3:4

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 3:4

BSB
Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness.
AKJV
Whoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
CPDV
Everyone who commits a sin, also commits iniquity. For sin is iniquity.
ERV
Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness: and sin is lawlessness.
NHEB
Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.
SMT
Every one doing sin also does lawlessness; for sin is lawlessness.

Commentary for 1 John 3:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 3:4
Summary
Wrongdoing constitutes violation of divine law
Event
Sin defined as lawlessness
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Law