1 John 3:6 cpdv — Everyone who abides in him does not sin. For whoever sins has not seen him, and has not known him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Everyone who abides in him does not sin. For whoever sins has not seen him, and has not known him."

— 1 John 3:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 3 — Context

3

And everyone who holds this hope in him, keeps himself holy, just as he also is holy.

4

Everyone who commits a sin, also commits iniquity. For sin is iniquity.

5

And you know that he appeared in order that he might take away our sins. For in him there is no sin.

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Everyone who abides in him does not sin. For whoever sins has not seen him, and has not known him.

7

Little sons, let no one deceive you. Whoever does justice is just, even as he also is just.

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Whoever commits sin is of the devil. For the devil sins from the beginning. For this reason, the Son of God appeared, so that he might eradicate the works of the devil.

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All those who have been born of God do not commit sin. For the offspring of God abides in them, and he is not able to sin, because he was born of God.

1 John 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:6 say?
1 John 3:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Everyone who abides in him does not sin. For whoever sins has not seen him, and has not known him.”
Where is 1 John 3:6 in the Bible?
1 John 3:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 3:6.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:6 in?
1 John 3:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 3:6?
1 John 3:6 reads (CPDV): “Everyone who abides in him does not sin. For whoever sins has not seen him, and has not known him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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