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Indeed, sin is lawlessness. <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Everyone committing sin also commits lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/kjv/1_john/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/nasb/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/lsb/1_john/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Everyone who does sin also does lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/amp/1_john/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness [ignoring God’s law by action or neglect or by tolerating wrongdoing—being unrestrained by His commands and His will]. <a href="/csb/1_john/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Everyone who commits sin practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Everyone who commits sin also breaks the law; sin is the breaking of law. <a href="/asv/1_john/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/cev/1_john/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone who sins breaks God's law, because sin is the same as breaking God's law. <a href="/erv/1_john/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness: and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/gwt/1_john/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Those who live sinful lives are disobeying God. Sin is disobedience. <a href="/gnt/1_john/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Whoever sins is guilty of breaking God's law, because sin is a breaking of the law. <a href="/isv/1_john/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Everyone who keeps living in sin also practices disobedience. In fact, sin is disobedience. <a href="/msb/1_john/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. <a href="/net/1_john/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; indeed, sin is lawlessness. <a href="/nheb/1_john/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness. <a href="/wbt/1_john/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Whoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Every one who is guilty of sin is also guilty of violating Law; for sin is the violation of Law. <a href="/web/1_john/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Everyone who is doing sin, he also does lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness, <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Everyone committing sin also commits lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/ylt/1_john/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Every one who is doing the sin, the lawlessness also he doth do, and the sin is the lawlessness, <a href="/slt/1_john/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Every one doing sin also does lawlessness; for sin is lawlessness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Whosoever committeth sin commmitteth also iniquity; and sin is iniquity. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Everyone who commits a sin, also commits iniquity. For sin is iniquity. <a href="/nabre/1_john/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Everyone who commits sin commits lawlessness, for sin is lawlessness. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Whoever commits sin commits evil: for all sin is evil. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But whoever commits sin commits evil, for sin is entirely evil.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Every one that works sin, works also transgression of law: and sin is transgression of law. <a href="/godbey/1_john/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Every one doing sin does also a transgression of the law: and sin is the transgression of the law. <a href="/haweis/1_john/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Every one who committeth sin, committeth also a transgression of the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. <a href="/mace/1_john/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Every one who is guilty of sin is also guilty of violating Law; for sin is the violation of Law. <a href="/worrell/1_john/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Every one who commits sin commits lawlessness also; and sin is lawlessness. <a href="/worsley/1_john/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Every one that committeth sin, transgresseth the law; for sin is the violation of the law. <a href="/parallel/1_john/3-4.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=456" 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> …3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. 4<a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: Pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">Everyone</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.">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/266.htm" title="266: hamartian (N-AFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sin</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiei (V-PIA-3S) -- (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/458.htm" title="458: anomian (N-AFS) -- Lawlessness, iniquity, disobedience, sin. From anomos; illegality, i.e. Violation of law or wickedness.">lawlessness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as well.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Indeed,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartia (N-NFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sin</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/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/458.htm" title="458: anomia (N-NFS) -- Lawlessness, iniquity, disobedience, sin. From anomos; illegality, i.e. Violation of law or wickedness.">lawlessness.</a> 5But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.…<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="/romans/4-15.htm">Romans 4:15</a> because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression. <a href="/romans/6-19.htm">Romans 6:19</a> I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness. <a href="/james/2-10.htm">James 2:10</a> Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Galatians 3:19</a> Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. <a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Romans 7:7</a> What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a> Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Galatians 3:22</a> But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. <a href="/romans/5-13.htm">Romans 5:13</a> For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. <a href="/james/1-15.htm">James 1:15</a> Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. <a href="/romans/7-8.htm">Romans 7:8</a> But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-18</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a> because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">1 Timothy 1:9</a> We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a> for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.committeth.<a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8,9</a> He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil… <a href="/1_kings/8-47.htm">1 Kings 8:47</a> Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;<a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13</a> So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it;transgresseth.<a href="/numbers/15-31.htm">Numbers 15:31</a> Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.<a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">1 Samuel 15:24</a> And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.<a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">2 Chronicles 24:20</a> And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.for.<a href="/1_john/5-17.htm">1 John 5:17</a> All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.<a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Romans 7:7-13</a> What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Breaks</a> <a href="/james/4-17.htm">Commits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">Committeth</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_john/2-11.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-17.htm">Lawlessness</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Practises</a> <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/1_john/2-12.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-5.htm">Transgresseth</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-16.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/james/2-10.htm">Violating</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Violation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/32-26.htm">Breaks</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Commits</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Committeth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Lawlessness</a> <a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">Practises</a> <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_john/3-6.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Transgresseth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">Violating</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Violation</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>Everyone who practices sin This phrase emphasizes the habitual nature of sin, suggesting a continuous action rather than a one-time event. In the biblical context, sin is not merely an isolated act but a pattern of behavior that reflects a deeper spiritual condition. The Greek word for "practices" implies ongoing action, indicating that those who live in sin are characterized by it. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that sin is a pervasive issue affecting all of humanity (<a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>).practices lawlessness as well Lawlessness here refers to a state of living in defiance of God's law. In the Jewish context, the law was given through Moses and was central to the covenant relationship between God and His people. To practice lawlessness is to reject this divine order. This concept is echoed in <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a>, where Jesus warns that He will declare to some, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness." The connection between sin and lawlessness underscores the seriousness of sin as rebellion against God's established order.Indeed, sin is lawlessness This statement equates sin with lawlessness, reinforcing the idea that sin is not just a moral failing but a fundamental breach of God's law. The use of "indeed" serves to emphasize the truth of this assertion. In the historical context of the early church, this would have been a critical point, as false teachings were emerging that downplayed the seriousness of sin. By defining sin as lawlessness, the text affirms the necessity of adhering to God's commandments and the transformative power of Christ's atonement, which redeems believers from the bondage of sin and lawlessness (<a href="/romans/6-14.htm">Romans 6:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth in his writings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The audience of John's letter, consisting of early Christians who were facing false teachings and needed guidance on living a righteous life. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sin.htm">Sin</a> A central theme in this verse, referring to actions and attitudes that go against God's will and law. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lawlessness.htm">Lawlessness</a> A term used to describe the nature of sin as a rebellion against God's law and order. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, He is the central figure in John's writings, providing the solution to sin and lawlessness through His life, death, and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_sin_as_lawlessness.htm">Understanding Sin as Lawlessness</a> Recognize that sin is not just a mistake or a minor issue but a serious rebellion against God's established order and law. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Acknowledge the gravity of sin in our lives and its impact on our relationship with God and others. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_righteousness.htm">The Call to Righteousness</a> As believers, we are called to live in righteousness, rejecting lawlessness and embracing God's commandments. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Role of Jesus Christ</a> Remember that Jesus is the solution to our sin problem, offering forgiveness and the power to overcome lawlessness through His sacrifice. <a href="/topical/d/daily_confession_and_repentance.htm">Daily Confession and Repentance</a> Make it a habit to confess sins and seek God's forgiveness, allowing His grace to transform our lives and align us with His will.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 4-12. - Sin is absolutely incompatible with Christ's work of redemption and our union with him (verses 4-8), and also with being born of God, as is shown by the presence or absence of brotherly love (verses 9-12). Verse 4. - Once more the apostle turns from the positive to the negative. Having shown what birth from God involves, he goes on to show what it excludes. "Every one that doeth sin" evidently balances "every one that hath this hope" (verse 3), and "to do sin" is the exact opposite of "to do righteousness" (chapter 2:29). Sin is lawlessness ἡ ἁμαρτία ἐστὶν ἡ ἀνομία. Both words having the article, the two terms are exactly equivalent - all sin is lawlessness, and all lawlessness is sin. Ανομία, like "lawlessness," expresses the ignoring of the law rather than the absence of it. "The law" means the law of God in the fullest sense, not the Mosaic Law. In short, sin is defined as the transgression of God's will. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Everyone Πᾶς (Pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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. sin ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. practices ποιεῖ (poiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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. lawlessness ἀνομίαν (anomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_458.htm">Strong's 458: </a> Lawlessness, iniquity, disobedience, sin. From anomos; illegality, i.e. Violation of law or wickedness. as well. καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Indeed, καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. sin ἁμαρτία (hamartia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. is ἐστὶν (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. lawlessness. ἀνομία (anomia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_458.htm">Strong's 458: </a> Lawlessness, iniquity, disobedience, sin. 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