1 John
King James Version (KJV)
1 John 5:18
“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 John 5:18 Context
15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 16If 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 is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 17All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
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Other Translations
We know that whosoeuer is borne of God, sinneth not: but hee that is begotten of God, keepeth himselfe, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
We know that no one who is born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
We are certain that one who is a child of God will do no sin, but the Son of God keeps him so that he is not touched by the Evil One.
- Basic English Bible
We know that every one begotten of God does not sin, but he that has been begotten of God keeps himself, and the wicked [one] does not touch him.
- Darby Bible
We know that whoever is born of God, sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
- Webster's Bible
We know that no one who is a child of God lives in sin, but He who is God's Child keeps him, and the Evil one cannot touch him.
- Weymouth Bible
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.
- World English Bible
We witen, that ech man that is borun of God, synneth not; but the generacioun of God kepith hym, and the wickid touchith hym not.
- Wycliffe Bible
We have known that every one who hath been begotten of God doth not sin, but he who was begotten of God doth keep himself, and the evil one doth not touch him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
We know that no one who is born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
We are certain that one who is a child of God will do no sin, but the Son of God keeps him so that he is not touched by the Evil One.
- Basic English Bible
We know that every one begotten of God does not sin, but he that has been begotten of God keeps himself, and the wicked [one] does not touch him.
- Darby Bible
We know that whoever is born of God, sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
- Webster's Bible
We know that no one who is a child of God lives in sin, but He who is God's Child keeps him, and the Evil one cannot touch him.
- Weymouth Bible
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.
- World English Bible
We witen, that ech man that is borun of God, synneth not; but the generacioun of God kepith hym, and the wickid touchith hym not.
- Wycliffe Bible
We have known that every one who hath been begotten of God doth not sin, but he who was begotten of God doth keep himself, and the evil one doth not touch him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 John 5:18
5:18 Yet this gives us no encouragement to sin: on the contrary, it is an indisputable truth, he that is born of God - That sees and loves God. Sinneth not - So long as that loving faith abides in him, he neither speaks nor does anything which God hath forbidden. He keepeth himself - Watching unto prayer. And, while he does this, the wicked one toucheth him not - So as to hurt him.
People's Bible Notes for 1 John 5:18
1Jo 5:18 Whosoever is born of God sinneth not. Does not live a life of sin. He will not sin unto death, though he may be overtaken in a fault. See PNT "1Joh 5:21". That wicked one toucheth him not. Cannot lay hands on him so as to hold him.
"That which is born of God sinneth Not" Refers to the Spirit Man not the Flesh. The flesh has not been born again. The Spirit man has. That's why Paul writes "I die daily." The Spirit man and the Flesh are at war. Paul said "in my flesh abideth no goog thing." "I am crucified with Christ." Just because I sin then does not mean I am not saved. Paul said it this way "Till Christ be form in you. We are becoming more like Him every day. So quite beating yourself up when you sin and think your not saved. Confess it to God and get back into fellowship with God. NOt realtionship, but fellowship.