1 John 3:8

he, that makes a practise of sin, is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. And for this the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 one deceive you: he that practiseth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous:

9Whosoever is born of God doth not practise sin, because his seed remaineth 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 children of my kingdom; and the tares are the children of the wicked one.

Luke 10:18And He said unto them, I beheld Satan, as lightning, falling from heaven.

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

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

Colossians 2:15And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made them an open spectacle, triumphing over them by 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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