1 John 3:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)4 Every person who practices a life of sin is also breaking [God’s] law, for sin is law-breaking. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17694 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition4 Everyone who commits (practices) sin is guilty of lawlessness; for [that is what] sin is, lawlessness (the breaking, violating of God's law by transgression or neglect–being unrestrained and unregulated by His commands and His will). See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)4 Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. See the chapterCommon English Bible4 Every person who practices sin commits an act of rebellion, and sin is rebellion. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 Everyone who commits a sin, also commits iniquity. For sin is iniquity. See the chapter |
This is because no human being can be considered right with God by [obeying] the requirements of a law. [Note: It is difficult to determine the exact sense in which “law” is used in these verses. It may be law generally, or the Law of Moses specifically. See Bruce, pages 52-58]. For the knowledge of what sin is comes from the Law of Moses.
And if their prayer is [offered] by faith, [God] will heal the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up [from his sickbed]. And if he had sinned, he will be forgiven for them [Note: This may imply that the man’s sickness was the result of some sin. In any event, his forgiveness would follow his repentance].
Therefore, whoever disregards one of these least [significant] requirements [of the Law of Moses] and teaches others to [disregard them], he will be considered the least [significant person] in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys them and teaches [others to obey] them, will be considered important in the kingdom of heaven.