18We know that no one who has been born of God 5:18 Or sins continuallysins; but He who was born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.
18We know [with confidence] that anyone born of God does not habitually sin; but He (Jesus) who was born of God [carefully] keeps and protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.
18We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him,5:18 Or the one who was born of God protects himself or God protects the one born of Him and the evil one5:18 Or evil; similarly in verse 19 cannot touch him.