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. |
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. |
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. |
We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him. |
We know [absolutely] that anyone born of God does not [deliberately and knowingly] practice committing sins, 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]. |
We know absolutely that everyone who has been born of God and as a result is a regenerated individual does not keep on habitually sinning. But He who was born of God maintains a watchful guardianship over him, and the Pernicious One does not lay hold of him. |
We know that the true child of God does not sin, he is in the charge of God’s own Son and the evil one cannot touch him. |
We know that no one who is born of God makes a practice of sinning, but the Son who was born of God continues to keep him, and the evil one cannot touch him. |
We know 1492 that 3754 whosoever 3956 is born 1080 of 1537 God 2316 sinneth 264 not; 3756 but 235 he that is begotten 1080 of 1537 God 2316 keepeth 5083 himself, 1438 and 2532 that wicked one 4190 toucheth 680 him 846 not. 3756 |
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- The Adversary’s Resistance to the Liberation of His Captives, and How Souls Are Freed by the Power of the Cross.; The Warfare With Satan and the Way of Victory - Jesse Penn-Lewis The deliverance of Calvary which the Adversary most fears for the redeemed one to know draws the believer right out of his reach, into the hiding place in the crucified Lord, making way for the Christ Himself to possess the earthen vessel, and manifest His life and power.
- Choose Wisely; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard Some people mistakenly think of themselves as not really being worldly even though their lifestyles and practices are exactly the same as the world. This is effective deception!
- The Overcomer on the Throne of Victory: Satan Under the Feet of the Believer.; The Warfare With Satan and the Way of Victory - Jesse Penn-Lewis We must see the way of victory, and the place of authority over all the power of the enemy, which makes the redeemed one “terrible as an army with banners” to the foe.
- So You Think You’re a Christian; Neil Girrard What it means to be “saved.”