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NASB | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God's seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again--who is reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him. |
Subject: Who makes the rules? |
Bible Note: Hi Ray, Actually, I probably should have said "The Spirit God has given you (Holy Ghost)" instead of "Your Spirit". It is through the Spirit of God that all things spiritual are revealed to us. Discerning who is a child of God would be a spiritual revelation. In Christ, Sal |