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18 We know that those who are born of God do not sin, but the one who was born of God protects them, and the evil one does not touch them.[a](A) 19 We know that we are God’s children and that the whole world lies under the power of the evil one.(B)

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  1. 5.18 Other ancient authorities read protects himself, and the evil one does not touch him

18 We know that anyone born of God(A) does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one(B) cannot harm them.(C) 19 We know that we are children of God,(D) and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.(E)

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18 We 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.

19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

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