⁵ You know that He appeared in visible form and became Man to take away [upon Himself] sins, and in Him there is no sin [^[a]essentially and forever].

⁶ No one who abides in Him [who lives and remains ^[b]in communion with and in obedience to Him—deliberately, knowingly, and ^[c]habitually] commits (practices) sin. No one who [habitually] sins has either seen or known Him [recognized, perceived, or understood Him, or has had an experiential acquaintance with Him].

^7 [d]Boys (lads), let no one deceive and lead you astray. He who practices righteousness [who is upright, conforming to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action, living a consistently conscientious life] is righteous, even as He is righteous.