He that committeth sin] RV 'he that doeth sin.' The present tense implies that which is habitual, which results from a ruling principle.

9. RV 'Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him.' The same principles of interpretation apply here as in the foregoing vv. A perfect realisation of the filial relationship to God excludes sin. His seed remaineth in him] The germinal principle from which his new life has sprung.

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