1 John 5:17 akjv — All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not to death.

American King James Version

"All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not to death. "

— 1 John 5:17, American King James Version

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1 John 5 — Context

14

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:

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And if we know that he hear us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

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If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not to death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not to death. There is a sin to death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

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All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not to death.

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We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.

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And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness.

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And we know that the Son of God is come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

1 John 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 5:17 say?
1 John 5:17 in the American King James Version reads: “All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not to death. ”
Where is 1 John 5:17 in the Bible?
1 John 5:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 17.
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 5:17.
What translation should I read 1 John 5:17 in?
1 John 5:17 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 5:17?
1 John 5:17 reads (AKJV): “All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not to death. ” 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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