I John 5 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
I John 5
1Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
2Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.
3For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
4For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith.
5And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
6This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood.
7And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
8For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.
9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.
10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.
11And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.
13These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
14And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:
15and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
16If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.
17All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
18We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
19We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
21My little children, guard yourselves from idols.
I John 5
1Every one that believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten ofGod; and every one that loves him that has begotten loves also him that is begotten of him.
2Hereby know we that we love the children ofGod, when we loveGod and keep his commandments.
3For this is the love ofGod, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
4For all that has been begotten ofGod gets the victory over the world; and this is the victory which has gotten the victory over the world, our faith.
5Who is he that gets the victory over the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son ofGod?
6This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus [the] Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, for the Spirit is the truth.
7For they that bear witness are three:
8the Spirit, and the water, and the blood; and the three agree in one.
9If we receive the witness of men, the witness ofGod is greater. For this is the witness ofGod [which] he has witnessed concerning his Son.
10He that believes on the Son ofGod has the witness in himself; he that does not believeGod has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the witness whichGod has witnessed concerning his Son.
11And this is the witness, thatGod has given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son.
12He that has the Son has life: he that has not the Son ofGod has not life.
13These things have I written to you that ye may know that ye have eternal life who believe on the name of the Son ofGod.
14And this is the boldness which we have towards him, that if we ask him anything according to his will he hears us.
15And if we know that he hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
16If any one see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life, for those that do not sin unto death. There is a sin to death: I do not say of that that he should make a request.
17Every unrighteousness is sin; and there is a sin not to death.
18We know that every one begotten ofGod does not sin, but he that has been begotten ofGod keeps himself, and the wicked [one] does not touch him.
19We know that we are ofGod, and the whole world lies in the wicked [one].
20And we know that the Son ofGod has come, and has given us an understanding that we should know him that [is] true; and we are in him that [is] true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the trueGod and eternal life.
21Children, keep yourselves from idols.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in I John 5
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: I John 5:16
"If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request."
"If any one see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life, for those that do not sin unto death. There is a sin to death: I do not say of that that he should make a request."
