1 John 5:18 - Modern English Version We know that whoever is born of God does not keep on sinning. But whoever has been born of God guards himself, and the wicked one cannot touch him. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition We know [absolutely] that anyone born of God does not [deliberately and knowingly] practice committing sin, but the One Who was begotten of God carefully watches over and protects him [Christ's divine presence within him preserves him against the evil], and the wicked one does not lay hold (get a grip) on him or touch [him]. 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. Common English Bible We know that everyone born from God does not sin, but the ones born from God guard themselves, and the evil one cannot touch them. Catholic Public Domain Version We know that everyone who is born of God does not sin. Instead, rebirth in God preserves him, and the evil one cannot touch him. |