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

16 If anyone sees a fellow believer[a] committing a sin that doesn’t lead to death, he should ask, and God will give life to him—to those who commit sin that doesn’t lead to death. There is sin[b] that leads to death. I am not saying he should pray about that. 17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin that doesn’t lead to death.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:16 Lit sees his brother or sister
  2. 5:16 Or is a sin

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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