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1 John 3:6

1 John 3:6
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Whosoever abideth in him,.... As the branch in the vine, deriving all light, life, grace, holiness, wisdom, strength,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Whosoever abideth in him - See 1Jo 2:6. The word here employed (μένων menōn) properly means to remain, to continue, to…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Whosoever abideth in him - By faith, love, and obedience.

Sinneth not - Because his heart is purified by faith, and he…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 John 3:4-10

The apostle, having alleged the believer's obligation to purity from his hope of heaven, and of communion with Christ in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Whosoever abideth Better, Every one that abideth:we have the same Greek form of expression here as in 1Jn 2:23; 1Jn 2:29…