1 John 3:9-10
What is written? (ESV)
No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.
What does it say?
Nobody who is born of God makes a practice sinning, because God’s seed abides in him since he’s been born again, therefore he cannot continue in sin. This is how we know the children of God versus children of the Satan - those not practicing righteousness or loving his brother.
What is its immediate context?
John is stating the case for fellow believers to continue in the love of God, here reminding them of the contrast between those who practice sin (e.g. “lawlessness” vs 4) and those who have accepted Jesus and been cleansed of their sin.
How 1 John 3:9-10 is applied across Bible answers
What is the result of sin?
If one has truly been born again, they will not make a practice of sinning.
