1 John 5:16

1 John 5:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16If anyone sees his brother or sister 5:16 Lit sinningcommitting a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and 5:16 Or God will give him life, that is, to those who...God will, for him, give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death; I am not saying that he should ask about that.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will pray and ask [on the believer’s behalf] and God will for him give life to those whose sin is not leading to death. There is a sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for this [kind of sin].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Suppose you see any brother or sister commit a sin. But this sin is not the kind that leads to death. Then you should pray, and God will give them life. I’m talking about someone whose sin does not lead to death. But there is a sin that does lead to death. I’m not saying you should pray about that sin.

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