1 John 5:16

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

If anyone should see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and He will give to him life—to those sinning not unto death. There is a sin unto death; I do not say that he should implore concerning that.

Latin

Qui scit fratrem suum peccare peccatum non ad mortem, petat, et dabitur ei vita peccanti non ad mortem. Est peccatum ad mortem: non pro illo dico ut roget quis.

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

1 John 5:16

Sins that lead to death are sins of apostasy, which means turning away from the true faith and rejecting Christ (see Matthew 12:31–32; Hebrews 6:4–6). In the context of this letter, apostasy means leaving the teaching of the apostles and joining a false, anti-Christian group like the ones John warns about in his letters.

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Jeremiah 11:14
As for you, do not pray for these people. Do not raise up a cry or a prayer on their behalf, for I will not be listening when they call out to Me in their time of disaster.
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Glossary

First Letter of John Sin That Leads to Death Son of God Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

All Sins Being Equal Degrees of Sin Early Death Holy Spirit: Sin Against Intercession of Man with God Intercessory Prayer: Encouragement To Is All Sin the Same Offenses Against the Holy Spirit: Blasphemy Against Him, Unpardonable Pardon: Pray for for Others Pardon: Withheld From: Apostates Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Forgiveness of Sin: The Unpardonable Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Sinners The Unpardonable Sin Unpardonable Sin: General Scriptures Concerning

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