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1 John 3:4
Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
1 John 3:4 · American Standard Version
1 John 3:4 in other translations
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness.
Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.
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In context
1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.
3 And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
4 Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.
7 My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:
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