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The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. <a href="/nlt/1_john/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Dear children, don’t let anyone deceive you about this: When people do what is right, it shows that they are righteous, even as Christ is righteous. <a href="/esv/1_john/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. <a href="/bsb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Little children, let no one lead you astray; the one practicing righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/kjv/1_john/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; <a href="/nasb/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; <a href="/nasb77/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Little children, let no one deceive you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; <a href="/lsb/1_john/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Little children, let no one deceive you. The one who does righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/amp/1_john/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Little children (believers, dear ones), do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who practices righteousness [the one who strives to live a consistently honorable life—in private as well as in public—and to conform to God’s precepts] is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/csb/1_john/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Little children, let no one deceive you. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Little children, let no one deceive you! The one who does what is right is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/asv/1_john/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous: <a href="/cev/1_john/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Children, don't be fooled. Anyone who does right is good, just like Christ himself. <a href="/erv/1_john/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous: <a href="/gwt/1_john/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Dear children, don't let anyone deceive you. Whoever does what God approves of has God's approval as Christ has God's approval. <a href="/gnt/1_john/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Let no one deceive you, my children! Whoever does what is right is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. <a href="/isv/1_john/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Little children, don't let anyone deceive you. The person who practices righteousness is righteous, just as the Messiah is righteous. <a href="/msb/1_john/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. <a href="/net/1_john/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous. <a href="/nheb/1_john/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. <a href="/wbt/1_john/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Dear children, let no one lead you astray. The man who acts righteously is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/web/1_john/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Little children, let no one lead you astray; he who is doing righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous, <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Little children, let no one lead you astray; the one practicing righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/ylt/1_john/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Little children, let no one lead you astray; he who is doing the righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous, <a href="/slt/1_john/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Little children, let none deceive you: he doing justice is just, as he is just.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Little children, let no man deceive you. He that doth justice is just, even as he is just. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Little sons, let no one deceive you. Whoever does justice is just, even as he also is just. <a href="/nabre/1_john/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Children, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> My children, let no man deceive you; he who does righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Children, let no one deceive you; he who does righteousness is righteous even as The Messiah also is righteous.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Little children, let no one deceive you: he that works righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. <a href="/godbey/1_john/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Little children, let no one deceive you. The one doing righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. <a href="/haweis/1_john/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> My dear children, let no man deceive you: he who doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous: <a href="/mace/1_john/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> dear children, let no man deceive you: only he that acts justly is just, as he is just. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Dear children, let no one lead you astray. The man who acts righteously is righteous, just as He is righteous. <a href="/worrell/1_john/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Little children, let no one deceive you: he that does righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous. <a href="/worsley/1_john/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Little children, let no one deceive you: he that practiseth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous: <a href="/parallel/1_john/3-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=482" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/3.htm">Children of God</a> …6No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. 7<a href="/greek/5040.htm" title="5040: Teknia (N-VNP) -- A little child. Diminutive of teknon; an infant, i.e. darlings.">Little children,</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">let no one</a> <a href="/greek/4105.htm" title="4105: planatō (V-PMA-3S) -- To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam.">deceive</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The one who</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">practices</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaios (Adj-NMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">righteous,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaios (Adj-NMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">righteous.</a> 8The 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">1 John 2:29</a> If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him. <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">1 John 3:10</a> By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6</a> Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a> And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5</a> But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a> 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. <a href="/1_john/3-9.htm">1 John 3:9</a> Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. <a href="/1_john/5-18.htm">1 John 5:18</a> We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him. <a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a> By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... <a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Romans 6:16-18</a> Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? / But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed. / You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. <a href="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18-26</a> But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. / You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. / O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless? ... <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Little children, let no man deceive you: he that does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.let.<a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">1 John 2:26,29</a> These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you… <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a> (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9</a> Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,he that.<a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3</a> Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.<a href="/ezekiel/18-5.htm">Ezekiel 18:5-9</a> But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, … <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a> For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.even.<a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a> And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.<a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:<a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7</a> Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Deceives</a> <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_john/3-4.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/1_john/3-4.htm">Practises</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Righteously</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_john/1-7.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Deceives</a> <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Practises</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Righteously</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_john/3-19.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 3</div>1. <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments;</a> 11. <a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">as also to love one another as brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Little children, This affectionate term is used by the Apostle John to address the believers, indicating his pastoral care and authority. It reflects a familial relationship within the early Christian community, emphasizing the spiritual maturity and guidance he provides. The term "little children" is consistent with John's style throughout his epistles, where he often uses familial language to convey intimacy and concern (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1, 1</a> <a href="/john/2-12.htm">John 2:12</a>).let no one deceive you: John warns against false teachings and deception, a recurring theme in his letters. During this time, early Christians faced various heresies, such as Gnosticism, which denied the true humanity and divinity of Christ. This warning echoes Jesus' own cautions about false prophets (<a href="/matthew/24-4.htm">Matthew 24:4-5</a>) and aligns with Paul's exhortations to the churches to remain vigilant against deceptive doctrines (<a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6</a>, <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a>).The one who practices righteousness is righteous, This phrase emphasizes the importance of righteous living as evidence of one's faith. In the Jewish tradition, righteousness is closely linked to adherence to God's commandments and ethical conduct. The concept is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where figures like Abraham are considered righteous due to their faith and obedience (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>). This teaching aligns with James' assertion that faith without works is dead (<a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>).just as Christ is righteous. Christ is presented as the ultimate standard of righteousness. His life and teachings provide the model for Christian conduct. The righteousness of Christ is both imputed to believers through faith (<a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>) and demonstrated through His sinless life (<a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22</a>). This phrase underscores the transformative power of Christ's example and the believer's call to emulate His righteousness in daily life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the epistle, John was one of Jesus' closest disciples and a key figure in the early Christian church. He wrote to encourage believers to live in truth and love. 2. <a href="/topical/l/little_children.htm">Little Children</a> A term of endearment used by John to address the believers, indicating his pastoral care and the familial relationship within the body of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ (Jesus)</a> The central figure of Christianity, whose life and teachings are the standard for righteousness. 4. <a href="/topical/d/deceivers.htm">Deceivers</a> Those who were spreading false teachings and leading believers astray, likely referring to early Gnostic influences that denied the true nature of Christ and the importance of righteous living. 5. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness</a> A key theme in the epistle, referring to living in accordance with God's will and character, as exemplified by Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/guard_against_deception.htm">Guard Against Deception</a> Believers must be vigilant against false teachings that distort the truth of the Gospel. Understanding Scripture and sound doctrine is essential to discernment. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness_as_evidence_of_faith.htm">Righteousness as Evidence of Faith</a> Practicing righteousness is not just a moral obligation but evidence of a genuine relationship with Christ. Our actions should reflect our faith. <a href="/topical/i/imitate_christ's_righteousness.htm">Imitate Christ's Righteousness</a> Jesus is the ultimate example of righteousness. Believers are called to emulate His character and actions in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals to stay true to the path of righteousness. <a href="/topical/c/continuous_growth_in_righteousness.htm">Continuous Growth in Righteousness</a> Righteousness is a journey, not a destination. Believers should strive for continual growth in their spiritual lives, seeking to become more like Christ each day.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_cursing.htm">Who is the Antichrist according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_any_love_greater_than_sacrifice.htm">Who is the author of 2 John?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_breastplate_of_righteousness.htm">What is the Breastplate of Righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/does_psalm_15_4_clash_with_matthew_5_44.htm">Psalm 15:4 endorses despising the vile while honoring the godly; does this clash with New Testament commands to love enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - St. John repeats his declaration with emphasis and fresh considerations; hence the repetition of the tender address (<a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a>), "Little children, let no one ever seduce you into the belief that character and practice can be separated. He that doeth righteousness is righteous; for a righteous man inevitably practices righteousness." There are always persons who endeavour to reconcile religion with moral laxity, and in St. John's day some Gnostics definitely taught that conduct was immaterial to the spiritual man, for no external acts could defile such. "The external acts," says St. John, "prove the man's spiritual character and origin. He that doeth righteousness is righteous and is of God: he that doeth sin is of the devil." Note the difference between "even as" in verses 3 and 7. There καθώς introduces a pattern as a fresh motive for self-purification; here it introduces a comparison. Christ is righteous, and his character produces nothing but righteousness; so also is it with the righteous Christian. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Little children, Τεκνία (Teknia) Noun - Vocative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5040.htm">Strong's 5040: </a> A little child. Diminutive of teknon; an infant, i.e. darlings. {let} no one μηδεὶς (mēdeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. deceive πλανάτω (planatō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4105.htm">Strong's 4105: </a> To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. you: ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. The [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. practices ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. righteousness δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. righteous, δίκαιός (dikaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. [Christ] ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. righteous. δίκαιός (dikaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 3:7 Little children let no one lead you (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/3-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 3:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 3:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/3-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 3:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 3:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>