Devine Scripture

1 John 3:7

1 John chapter 3 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

Context

v.6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.

v.7This passage

v.8he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 5:9

    (for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

  • Psalms 45:7

    Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

  • Matthew 5:20

    For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

  • 1 John 2:26

    These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray.

  • 1 John 3:3

    And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

  • Ephesians 5:6

    Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.