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1 John 3:7-8 (AMP)

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⁷ Boys (lads), let no one deceive and lead you astray. He who practices righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous. ⁸ he who commits sin is of the devil , for the devil has sinned (violated the divine law) from the beginning. The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen, and dissolve) the works the devil .


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 7) Righteousness - Do what is right is righteous

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 8) Who is stronger, God or Satan? The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 7) Jesus - the Zealot (part 1) (2010-06-10)
(v. 8) Jesus - the Zealot (part 1) (2010-06-10)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 8) Devotional: Focus on your Purpose (2008-12-12)