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15 And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, (A)we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.

16 If anyone sees his brother [a]committing a sin not leading to death, (B)he shall ask and [b]God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. (C)There is a sin leading to death; (D)I do not say that he should make request for this. 17 (E)All unrighteousness is sin, and (F)there is a sin not leading to death.

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  1. 1 John 5:16 Lit sinning
  2. 1 John 5:16 Or God will give him life, that is, to those who...

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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