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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. |
Bible Question: is this verse for baby Christian or a mature one. |
Bible Answer: Elice, Please read 1John 3:7 and 8, then verse 10. This will keep you in context of your question. John here is simply emphasizing what it means to be born again; it means that a change comes into our lives - it is a change that will be worked out into every area of our lives as we grow in Christ, but it is a real, obeservable change. God bless |