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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 5:18
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 5:18
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).…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 5:18–21
19th Century
Bishop
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SOME PRACTICAL POINTS RECAPITULATED (1 John 5:18–21).
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God’s sons do not sin ([Reference 1 …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 5:18
19th Century
Preacher
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,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 5:18
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
On 1 John 5:18
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 John 5:18
17th Century
Pastor
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
On 1 John 5:18–21
17th Century
Minister
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…