1 John 5:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
1 John 5:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.
1 John 5:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
1 John 5:16 (BSB)
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What does 1 John 5:16 say?
1 John 5:16 in modern King James wording reads: "If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it."
Where is 1 John 5:16 found in the Bible?
1 John 5:16 is verse 16 of chapter 5 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
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