1 John 3:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8 (BSB)
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What does 1 John 3:8 say?
1 John 3:8 in modern King James wording reads: "He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."
Where is 1 John 3:8 found in the Bible?
1 John 3:8 is verse 8 of chapter 3 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
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