1 John 3:8

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The one who practices sin is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this reason: to destroy the works of the devil.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    He who commits sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    he that doeth{G4160} sin{G266} is{G2076} of{G1537} the devil;{G1228} for{G3754} the devil{G1228} sinneth{G264} from{G575} the beginning.{G746} To{G1519} this end{G5124} was the Son{G5207} of God{G2316} manifested,{G5319} that{G2443} he might destroy{G3089} the works{G2041} of the devil.{G1228}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He that committeth{G4160}{(G5723)} sin{G266} is{G2076}{(G5748)} of{G1537} the devil{G1228}; for{G3754} the devil{G1228} sinneth{G264}{(G5719)} from{G575} the beginning{G746}. For{G1519} this purpose{G5124} the Son{G5207} of God{G2316} was manifested{G5319}{(G5681)}, that{G2443} he might destroy{G3089}{(G5661)} the works{G2041} of the devil{G1228}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    He that comitteth synne is of the devill: for the devyll synneth sence the begynnynge. For this purpose appered the sonne of god to lowse the workes of the devill.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    He that commytteth synne, is of the deuell: for the deuell synneth sence ye begynnynge. For this purpose appeared the sonne of God, to lowse the workes of the deuell.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He that comitteth sinne, is of the deuil: for the deuill sinneth from the beginning: for this purpose was made manifest that Sonne of God, that he might loose the workes of the deuil.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He that committeth sinne, is of the deuyll: for the deuyll sinneth sence the beginning. For this purpose appeared the sonne of God, to loose the workes of the deuyll.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    he who is doing the sin, of the devil he is, because from the beginning the devil doth sin; for this was the Son of God manifested, that he may break up the works of the devil;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The sinner is a child of the Evil One; for the Evil One has been a sinner from the first. And the Son of God was seen on earth so that he might put an end to the works of the Evil One.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was revealed: to destroy the works of the devil.

Referenced Verses

  • John 8:44 : 44 You are from your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
  • Heb 2:14 : 14 Since the children share in flesh and blood, He too likewise partook of the same, so that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death—that is, the devil.
  • John 16:11 : 11 and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.
  • Matt 13:38 : 38 The field is the world, and the good seed represents the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one.
  • Mark 1:24 : 24 'What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!'
  • Luke 10:18 : 18 He replied, 'I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.'
  • John 12:31 : 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be thrown out.
  • Col 2:15 : 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities, and he publicly exposed them, triumphing over them in him.
  • 1 John 3:5 : 5 You know that He appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.
  • 1 John 3:10 : 10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are distinguished: Anyone who does not practice righteousness and does not love their brother or sister is not of God.
  • 2 Pet 2:4 : 4 For if God did not spare the angels who sinned but cast them into hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment,
  • Rom 16:20 : 20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
  • Eph 2:2 : 2 In which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit now at work in those who are disobedient.
  • Isa 27:1 : 1 On that day, the LORD will punish with his fierce, great, and strong sword Leviathan, the fleeing serpent, Leviathan, the twisting serpent, and he will kill the sea monster that is in the sea.
  • Rev 20:10 : 10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
  • Gen 3:15 : 15 'And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.'
  • Rev 20:2-3 : 2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3 He threw him into the abyss, locked it, and sealed it over him, so that he could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were completed. After that, he must be released for a short time.
  • 1 John 5:19 : 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
  • Rev 20:15 : 15 Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
  • Jude 1:6 : 6 And the angels who did not stay within their proper domain but abandoned their dwelling, He has kept in eternal chains under darkness for the judgment on the great day.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 82%

    9 No one born of God practices sin, for His seed abides in them; they cannot keep on sinning, because they have been born of God.

    10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are distinguished: Anyone who does not practice righteousness and does not love their brother or sister is not of God.

    11 For this is the message you have heard from the beginning: that we should love one another.

    12 Not like Cain, who was from the evil one and killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because his deeds were evil and his brother’s were righteous.

  • 1 John 3:4-7
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    4 Everyone who commits sin also practices lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.

    5 You know that He appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.

    6 No one who abides in Him keeps on sinning; no one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.

    7 Little children, let no one lead you astray. The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.

  • 44 You are from your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

  • 75%

    17 All wrongdoing is sin, and yet there is sin that does not lead to death.

    18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them.

    19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.

  • 73%

    5 This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

    6 If we claim to have fellowship with Him yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.

    7 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.

    8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

    9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

    10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

  • 34 Jesus replied, "Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.

  • 14 Since the children share in flesh and blood, He too likewise partook of the same, so that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death—that is, the devil.

  • John 3:18-21
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    72%

    18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is already condemned, because they have not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.

    19 This is the verdict: The light has come into the world, but people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.

    20 For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.

    21 But whoever lives by the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly seen that their deeds have been done in God.

  • 1 John 2:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1 My dear 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.

    2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

  • 2 John 1:7-9
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    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world—those who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.

    8 Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward.

    9 Anyone who goes beyond and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

  • 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

  • 11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

  • 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.

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    12 I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of His name.

    13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.

    14 I am writing to you, dear children, because you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

    15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them.

    16 For all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father, but is from the world.

  • 23 So Jesus called them over to Him and began to speak to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan?

  • Mark 3:26-27
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    26 And if Satan rises up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand but has come to an end.

    27 No one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

  • 1 John 4:3-4
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    3 And every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now it is already in the world.

    4 You are from God, little children, and you have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

  • 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

  • 1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves His child as well.

  • 22 Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.

  • 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.

  • 9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the workings of Satan, with all kinds of power, false signs, and wonders,

  • 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me;

  • 3 For what the law could not do, weakened as it was by the flesh, God did. By sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as a sin offering, He condemned sin in the flesh.

  • 4 who gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,