Translation Comparison

1 John 5:18

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse 1 John 5:18 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.

Bible verse 1 John 5:18 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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.
American Standard VersionASV	We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	We know that whosoever is born of God, sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him, and the wicked one toucheth him not.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	We know that every one begotten of God does not sin, but he that has been begotten of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
English Revised VersionERV	We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth him, and the evil one toucheth him not.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	We know that whoever is born of God, sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
World English BibleWEB	We know that whoever is born of God doesn't sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn't touch him.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	We have known that every one who hath been begotten of God doth not sin, but he who was begotten of God doth keep himself, and the evil one doth not touch him;
American King James VersionAKJV	We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	We know that no one who is a child of God lives in sin, but He who is God's Child keeps him, and the Evil one cannot touch him.

King James Bible

KJV

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

We know that whosoever is born of God, sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him, and the wicked one toucheth him not.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

We know that every one begotten of God does not sin, but he that has been begotten of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.

English Revised Version

ERV

We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth him, and the evil one toucheth him not.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

We know that whoever is born of God, sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

World English Bible

WEB

We know that whoever is born of God doesn't sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn't touch him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

We have known that every one who hath been begotten of God doth not sin, but he who was begotten of God doth keep himself, and the evil one doth not touch him;

American King James Version

AKJV

We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

We know that no one who is a child of God lives in sin, but He who is God's Child keeps him, and the Evil one cannot touch him.