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NASB | 1 John 5:16 ¶ If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 5:16 ¶ If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will pray and ask [on the believer's behalf] and God will for him give life to those whose sin is not leading to death. There is a sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for this [kind of sin]. |
Subject: What is the sin unto death? |
Bible Note: The previous answer didn't seem to be much help, so I would just like to add a little more. The exact nature of the sin that is "unto death" is not explained in Scripture. However, it can be determined that "unto death" means physical death. Therefore, the "sin unto death" would be a sin that resulted in physical demise. Prayer is very ineffectual indeed at this point, which is why John says to not pray for it. The point is that regardless of the sin, pray for anyone who is still alive. Even if for whatever reason forgiveness cannot be granted (and I'm pressed to imagine any situation where this would be true with the God that we have) nothing has been lost, but the whole world could have been gained. Always pray for fallen brothers and sisters. |