1 John 3:10

In this [ε ν τ ο υ τ ω]. See on 2 3.

Children of the devil [τ ε κ ν α τ ο υ δ ι α β ο λ ο υ]. The only occurrence of the phrase. Compare Acts 13:10, and see John 8:44.

Righteousness. Here the article is wanting, compare ver. 7. Righteousness is regarded, not in its completeness, but as bearing a particular character. It will be interesting to follow out the same distinction between the following words with and without the article : ajmartia sin; ajgaph love; zwh life; ajlhqeia truth.