1 John 3:4
Every one that commits sin also commits transgression of law; and sin is transgression of law.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
In Context
3And every one, that has this hope on him, purifies himself even as he is pure.
5And ye know that he was manifested that he might take away our[3:5] sins; and in him is no sin.
Cross References
Romans 3:20Because by works of law no flesh shall be justified in his sight; for by law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 7:7What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Far be it! But I had not known sin, except through law; for I had not known coveting, if the law had not said: Thou shalt not covet.
James 2:9But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:2-4
Adoption. ( a. d. 80.) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. The apostle, having shown the dignity of Christ's faithful followers,… Read the whole commentary →