1 John 3:8

He that committeth sinne, is of the deuyll: for the deuyll sinneth sence the beginning. For this purpose appeared the sonne of God, to loose the workes of the deuyll.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

In Context

7Babes, let no man deceaue you: He that doeth righteousnes, is ryghteous, euen as he is righteous.

9Whosoeuer is borne of God, sinneth not: for his seede remayneth in him, and he can not sinne, because he is borne of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:38The fielde, is the worlde: & the good seede, they are the childre of ye kingdom: the tares, are the chyldren of ye wicked.

Luke 10:18And he said vnto them: I sawe Satan as it had ben lyghtnyng, fallyng downe from heauen.

Romans 16:20The God of peace shall treade Satan vnder your feete shortly. The grace of our Lorde Iesus Christe be with you.

Colossians 2:15Spoylyng all principalities & powers, hath made a shewe of them openly, triumphyng ouer them in it.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:5-11

The Mark of God's Children. ( a. d. 80.) 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this… Read the whole commentary →

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