1 John 3:9

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.

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Other Translations for 1 John 3:9

BSB
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.
AKJV
Whoever is born of God does not commit sin; for his seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
CPDV
All those who have been born of God do not commit sin. For the offspring of God abides in them, and he is not able to sin, because he was born of God.
ERV
Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.
NHEB
Whoever is born of God does not commit sin, because his seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
SMT
Every one born of God does not sin; for his seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, for he has been born of God.

Commentary for 1 John 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 3:9
Summary
Divine birth nature prevents habitual moral failure
Event
Divine birth prevents sinning
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching