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15 And if we know God listens when we pray, we are sure our prayers have already been answered.

16 Suppose you see one of our people commit a sin that isn't a deadly sin. You can pray, and this person will be given eternal life. But the sin must not be one that is deadly. 17 Everything that is wrong is sin, but not all sins are deadly.

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15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know(A) that we have what we asked of him.(B)

16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life.(C) I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death.(D) I am not saying that you should pray about that.(E) 17 All wrongdoing is sin,(F) and there is sin that does not lead to death.(G)

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