1 John 3:9
Everyone who abides in Him does not practice sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been begotten of God.
Footnote on “seed”
Denoting God’s life, which we received of God when we were begotten of Him. This life, as the divine seed, abides in every regenerated believer. Hence, such a one does not practice sin and cannot sin.
Everyone who abides in Him does not practice sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been begotten of God.
Footnote on “seed”
Denoting God’s life, which we received of God when we were begotten of Him. This life, as the divine seed, abides in every regenerated believer. Hence, such a one does not practice sin and cannot sin.