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NASB | 1 John 3:8 the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God's law from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. |
Bible Question (short): Who does the Bible refer to being wicked |
Question (full): Define wicked? Who is considered wicked? Does this pertain to people that have never served God or people that were Christians and left God and His ways? (ie. Psalm 1) |