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We know that whoever is born of God doesn`t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn`t touch him.
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A New Direction, Not Perfection
Multiple commentators (Spurgeon, Barnes, Calvin) stress that 'sinneth not' does not mean sinless perfection. Instead, it describes a new reality for those born of God: sin is no longer the characteristic pattern or 'bent and current' of their life. While stumbles occur, a life of willful, continuous sin is incompatible with the new nature received from God.
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1 John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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).…
19th Century
Anglican
SOME PRACTICAL POINTS RECAPITULATED (1 John 5:18–21).
God’s sons do not sin ([Reference 1 …
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Baptist
We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not;
That is to say, that is not the bent and current of his life. He makes mistakes,…
John concludes by stating three certainties that characterize his position over against the false teachers: (1) We know that anyone born of God doe…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
We know that whosoever is born of God Who is regenerated by his Spirit and grace, and quickened by his power; who ha…
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…
