1 John 5:16
King James Version
16 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.
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1 John 5:16
English Standard Version
16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and (A)God[a] will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. (B)There is sin that leads to death; (C)I do not say that one should pray for that.
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1 John 5:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 If anyone sees a fellow believer[a] committing a sin that doesn’t lead to death, he should ask, and God will give life to him—to those who commit sin that doesn’t lead to death. There is sin[b] that leads to death. I am not saying he should pray about that.
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1 John 5:16
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 If anyone sees his brother [a]committing a sin not leading to death, (A)he shall ask and [b]God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. (B)There is a sin leading to death; (C)I do not say that he should make request for this.
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