New International Version We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. New Living Translation We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. English Standard Version We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. Berean Standard Bible We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him. Berean Literal Bible We know that everyone having been born of God does not sin, but the One having been begotten of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. King James Bible 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. New King James Version We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. New American Standard Bible We know that no one who has been born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible We know that no one who has been born of God sins; but He who was begotten of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. Amplified Bible We know [with confidence] that anyone born of God does not habitually sin; but He (Jesus) who was born of God [carefully] keeps and protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. Berean Annotated Bible We know that anyone born of God {Theou} does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him (the one who was born of God protects himself), and the evil one (evil) cannot touch him. Christian Standard Bible We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the one who is born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. Holman Christian Standard Bible We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the One who is born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version We are sure God's children do not keep on sinning. God's own Son protects them, and the devil cannot harm them. English Revised Version We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth him, and the evil one toucheth him not. GOD'S WORD® Translation We know that those who have been born from God don't go on sinning. Rather, the Son of God protects them, and the evil one can't harm them. Good News Translation We know that no children of God keep on sinning, for the Son of God keeps them safe, and the Evil One cannot harm them. International Standard Version We know that the person who has been born from God does not go on sinning. Rather, the Son of God protects them, and the evil one cannot harm them. NET Bible We know that everyone fathered by God does not sin, but God protects the one he has fathered, and the evil one cannot touch him. New Heart English Bible We know that whoever is born of God does not sin, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWe know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the one who was born of God protects himself, and the evil one cannot touch him. World English 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWe have known that everyone who has been begotten of God does not sin, but He who was begotten of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him; Berean Literal Bible We know that everyone having been born of God does not sin, but the One having been begotten of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him. Young's Literal Translation 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; Smith's Literal Translation We know that every one born of God sins not; but he born of God keeps himself, and evil touches him not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWe know that whosoever is born of God, sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him, and the wicked one toucheth him not. 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. New American Bible We know that no one begotten by God sins; but the one begotten by God he protects, and the evil one cannot touch him. New Revised Standard Version We know that those who are born of God do not sin, but the one who was born of God protects them, and the evil one does not touch them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe know that everyone who is born of God does not sin: for he who is born of God watches himself, and the evil one does not come near him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And we know that no one who is born from God commits sin, for he who is born from God keeps his soul and The Evil One does not touch it. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWe know that whoever has been begotten of God, does not sin: but he that is begotten of God, keeps himself, and the wicked one touches him not. Godbey New Testament We know that every one who has been born of God, sins not; but the one having been born of God keeps himself, and the evil one does not touch him. Haweis New Testament We know that every one who is born of God sinneth not; but he that is born of God preserveth himself, and the wicked one toucheth him not. Mace New Testament we know that a true christian will not commit such a sin, for he that is the child of God keeps upon his guard, so that the wicked spirit does not approach him. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament We know that every one who has been begotten of God sins not; but he who was begotten of God keeps himself, and the evil one touches him not. Worsley New Testament We know that whosoever is born of God, doth not practise sin: but keepeth himself from it, and the wicked one doth not touch him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Concluding Remarks…17All unrighteousness is sin, yet there is sin that does not lead to death. 18We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him. 19We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.… Cross References We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. 1 John 3:6 No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. Romans 6:1-2 What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase? / Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer? the One who was born of God protects him, John 17:12 While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. and the evil one cannot touch him. John 17:15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. John 17:15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Treasury of Scripture We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not. whosoever. 1 John 5:1,4 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him… 1 John 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 1 John 3:9 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. keepeth. 1 John 5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. 1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Psalm 17:4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. wicked. 1 John 2:13,14 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father… 1 John 3:12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. Jump to Previous Begotten Born Child Continue Evil God's Harm Keepeth Keeps Safe Sin Sinneth Sins Touch Touched Toucheth WickedJump to Next Begotten Born Child Continue Evil God's Harm Keepeth Keeps Safe Sin Sinneth Sins Touch Touched Toucheth Wicked1 John 5 1. He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;3. which to the faithful are not grievous. 9. Jesus is the Son of God; 14. and able to hear our prayers. We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; Spiritual birth creates a new relationship with God and a changed direction of life. Believers still face temptation and may fall into sin, but sin is no longer their settled practice or ruling allegiance. Through faith in Christ, they belong to God rather than to the sinful world from which they were delivered. 1Jn 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin,… the One who was born of God protects him, Jesus Christ, God’s unique Son, watches over those who belong to Him. His protection preserves believers in their faith and guards their eternal standing before God. Jhn 17:12 While I was with them, I protected and preserved them… and the evil one cannot touch him. Satan, the adversary of God and His people, may tempt, accuse, and oppose believers, but he cannot seize them from Christ or destroy their salvation. Christ’s authority limits the devil’s power over those who have been born of God. Jhn 17:15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world,… Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. Believers/Born of God Refers to Christians who have been spiritually reborn through faith in Jesus Christ, indicating a transformation in their nature and behavior. 3. The One who was born of God This phrase is understood to refer to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine nature and role as protector of believers. 4. The Evil One A reference to Satan, the adversary of God and His people, who seeks to lead believers into sin and away from God. 5. Sin The act of disobedience against God's commands, which believers are called to resist through the power of the Holy Spirit. Teaching Points Transformation through New BirthBeing "born of God" signifies a fundamental change in identity and behavior. Believers are empowered to resist sin and live in righteousness. Christ's Protective Role Jesus, as the One born of God, actively protects His followers. This assurance should encourage believers to trust in His power and presence in their lives. Victory over the Evil One The promise that the evil one cannot touch those born of God highlights the victory believers have in Christ. This should inspire confidence and boldness in spiritual warfare. Continuous Growth in Holiness While believers are not sinless, they are called to a life of ongoing repentance and growth in holiness, relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Assurance of Salvation The security provided by Christ's protection offers believers assurance of their salvation, encouraging them to live faithfully and fearlessly. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 5:18?2. How does 1 John 5:18 encourage us to avoid habitual sinning daily? 3. What does "born of God" mean in the context of 1 John 5:18? 4. How does 1 John 5:18 connect to Jesus' protection over believers? 5. How can we apply "the evil one cannot touch him" in our lives? 6. What practical steps help us live as those "born of God" today? 7. What does 1 John 5:18 mean by "everyone born of God does not keep on sinning"? 8. How does 1 John 5:18 relate to the concept of sinless perfection? 9. What is the significance of "the One who was born of God" in 1 John 5:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5? (3) SOME PRACTICAL POINTS RECAPITULATED (1John 5:18-21). (a)God's sons do not sin (1John 5:18). St. John refers back to "that ye may know" in 1John 5:13, and sums up three points from former portions of the Epistle, describing the true consciousness of the Christian. Each begins with "We know." (18) Sinneth not.--There is no reason to supply "unto death." (Comp. the Note on 1John 3:9.) St. John means strongly to insist, in this the solemn close of his Letter, that the true ideal Christian frame is the absence of wilful sin. Stumbles there may be, even such as need the prayers of friends, but intentional lawlessness there cannot be. . . . Verses 18-21. - With three solemn asseverations and one equally solemn charge the Epistle is brought to a close. "Can we be certain of any principles in ethics? St. John declares that we can. He says that he has not been making probable guesses about the grounds of human actions, the relations of man to God, the nature of God himself. These are firings that he knows. Nay, he is not content with claiming this knowledge himself. He uses the plural pronoun; he declares that his disciples, his little children, know that which he knows" (Maurice). Verse 18. - We know; οἴδαμεν, as in 1 John 3:2, 14, and John 21:24, which should be compared with this passage. These expressions of Christian certitude explain the undialectical character of St. John's Epistles as compared with those of St. Paul. What need to argue and prove when both he and his readers already knew and believed? We must have "begotten" in both clauses, as in the Revised Version, not "born" in one and "begotten" in the other, as in the Authorized Version. In the Greek there is a change of tense ὁ γεγεννημένος and ὁ γεννηθείς, but no change of verb. The whole should run, "We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not, but the Begotten of God keepeth him." For the perfect participle, comp. 1 John 3:9; 1 John 5:1, 4; 1 John 3:6, 8: it expresses him who has come to be, and still continues to be, a son of God. The aorist participle occurs nowhere else in St. John: it expresses him who, without relation to time past or present, is the Son of God. The reading αὐτόν is preferable to ἑαυτόν. The Vulgate has conservat eum, not conserver seipsum, which Calvin adopts. The eternal Son of the Father preserves the frail children of the Father from the common foe, so that the evil one toucheth them not. The verb for "touch ἅπτεσθαι is the same as in "Touch me not" (John 20:17). In both cases "touch" is somewhat too weak a rendering; the meaning is rather, "lay hold of," "hold fast." The Magdalene wished, not merely to touch, but to hold the Lord fast, so as to have his bodily presence continually. And here the meaning is that, though the evil one may attack the children of God, yet he cannot get them into his power. 1 John 5:18 offers a threefold assurance: we have settled knowledge of our new birth, a new lifestyle that refuses habitual sin, and a divine Protector who keeps us safe from the enemy’s fatal grip. Resting in these truths, we walk in confident holiness, knowing Christ guards our steps and Satan’s reach stops at the Savior’s hand.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek We knowΟἴδαμεν (Oidamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. anyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. born γεγεννημένος (gegennēmenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. does not keep on sinning; ἁμαρτάνει (hamartanei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 264: Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin. the [One who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was born γεννηθεὶς (gennētheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. protects τηρεῖ (tērei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. evil [one] πονηρὸς (ponēros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. cannot touch ἅπτεται (haptetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 680: Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch. him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources 1 John 5:18 Blue Letter Bible1 John 5:18 Bible Gateway 1 John 5:18 Bible.com 1 John 5:18 NIV |
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