11 So, you too consider yourselves dead to sin(A) and alive to God in Christ Jesus.[a]

12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so that you obey[b] its desires.

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  1. 6:11 Other mss add our Lord
  2. 6:12 Other mss add sin (lit it) in

11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin(A) but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign(B) in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.

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29 If you know that he is righteous, you know this as well: Everyone who does what is right(A) has been born of him.(B)

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29 If you know that he is righteous,(A) you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.(B)

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Conclusion

18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the one who is born of God keeps him,[a](A) and the evil one does not touch him.

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  1. 5:18 Other mss read himself

18 We know that anyone born of God(A) does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one(B) cannot harm them.(C)

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