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1 John 5:16

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14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:Select 1 John 5:14

15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.Select 1 John 5:15

16If 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.Select 1 John 5:16

17All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.Select 1 John 5:17

18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.Select 1 John 5:18

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WEB

5:16 If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for those who sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death. I don’t say that he should make a request concerning this.

ASV

5:16 If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.

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