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1 John 3:9

English Standard Version

9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God.

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American Standard Version

Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.

Christian Standard Bible

Everyone who has been born of God does not sin, because his seed remains in him; he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God.

King James Version

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

New American Standard Bible

No one who has been born of God practices sin, because His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin continually, because he has been born of God.

New International Version

No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.

New King James Version

Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.

New Living Translation

Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God.

World English Bible

Whoever is born of God doesn’t commit sin, because his seed remains in him, and he can’t sin, because he is born of God.