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We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We know (οιδαμεν). As in 3:2,14; 5:15,19,20. He has "ye know" in 2:20; 3:5,15.

Sinneth not (ουχ αμαρτανε).…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

We know that whoever is born of God does not sin. This means that such a person is not habitually and characteristically a sinner; they do…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
  1. SOME PRACTICAL POINTS RECAPITULATED (1 John 5:18–21).

    1. God’s sons do not sin ([Reference 1 …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

John concludes by stating three certainties that characterize his position over against the false teachers: (1) We know that anyone born of God doe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We know that whoever is born of God—if you suppose that God’s children are completely pure and free from all sin, as the fanatics…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

We know that whosoever is born of God
Who is regenerated by his Spirit and grace, and quickened by his power; who ha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All mankind is divided into two parties or dominions; that which belongs to God, and that which belongs to the wicked one. True believers belong to…

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