[a]For all that is born of God, overcometh this world: [b]and this is that victory that [c]hath overcome this world even our [d]faith.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 John 5:4 A reason: Because by regeneration we have gotten strength to overcome the world, that is to say, whatsoever striveth against the commandments of God.
  2. 1 John 5:4 He declareth what that strength is, to wit, Faith.
  3. 1 John 5:4 He useth the time that is past to give us to understanding, that although we be in the battle, yet undoubtedly we shall be conquerors, and are most certain of the victory.
  4. 1 John 5:4 Which is the instrumental cause, and as a mean and hand whereby we lay hold on him who indeed doth perform this, that is, hath and doth overcome the world, Even Christ Jesus.

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