Devine Scripture

1 John 5:18

1 John chapter 5 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.17All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

v.18This passage

v.19We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 17:4

    As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

  • John 15:9

    Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.

  • John 14:30

    I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me;

  • Jude 1:21

    keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

  • Acts 11:23

    who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

  • 1 John 4:6

    We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.