King James Bible
KJVWhosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Translation Comparison
1 John 3:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse 1 John 3:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Whosoever committeth sin commmitteth also iniquity; and sin is iniquity. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Every one that practises sin practises also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness: and sin is lawlessness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Whoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law. | |
World English BibleWEB | Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Every one who is doing the sin, the lawlessness also he doth do, and the sin is the lawlessness, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Whoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Every one who is guilty of sin is also guilty of violating Law; for sin is the violation of Law. |
American Standard Version
ASVEvery one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhosoever committeth sin commmitteth also iniquity; and sin is iniquity.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTEvery one that practises sin practises also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
English Revised Version
ERVEvery one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness: and sin is lawlessness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law.
World English Bible
WEBEveryone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTEvery one who is doing the sin, the lawlessness also he doth do, and the sin is the lawlessness,
American King James Version
AKJVWhoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTEvery one who is guilty of sin is also guilty of violating Law; for sin is the violation of Law.
King James Bible
KJVWhosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
American Standard Version
ASVEvery one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhosoever committeth sin commmitteth also iniquity; and sin is iniquity.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTEvery one that practises sin practises also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
English Revised Version
ERVEvery one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness: and sin is lawlessness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law.
World English Bible
WEBEveryone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTEvery one who is doing the sin, the lawlessness also he doth do, and the sin is the lawlessness,
American King James Version
AKJVWhoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTEvery one who is guilty of sin is also guilty of violating Law; for sin is the violation of Law.