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1 John 5:16

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

1 John 5:16

Verse 16 of 21

Scripture focus

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.

1 John 5:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 John 5:16

Theological / Devotional

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. Prayer for fellow believers who sin (but not unto death) is effective and can lead to their restoration. The "sin unto death" likely refers to the unpardonable sin, where prayer may not be efficacious.

By SdaBc