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1 John 3:8

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Bible Versions

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.
He that committeth {G4160} sin {G266} is {G2076} of {G1537} the devil {G1228}; for {G3754} the devil {G1228} sinneth {G264} from {G575} the beginning {G746}. For {G1519} this purpose {G5124} the Son {G5207} of God {G2316} was manifested {G5319}, that {G2443} he might destroy {G3089} the works {G2041} of the devil {G1228}.
The person who keeps on sinning is from the Adversary, because from the very beginning the Adversary has kept on sinning. It was for this very reason that the Son of God appeared, to destroy these doings of the Adversary.
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.
he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
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