1 John 3:8

He who commits sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this reason the Son of God was revealed, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Revised King James New Testament

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

7Little children, let no man deceive you: he who does right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

9No one who is born of God practices sin; for his seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:38The field is the world; the good seed are the sons of the kingdom; but the tares are the sons of the wicked one;

Luke 10:18And he said to them, I beheld Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

John 12:31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

Romans 16:20And the God of peace shall soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Colossians 2:15And having disarmed rulers and authorities, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over 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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