17 ^aAll unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death.  ‡

18 We know that ^awhoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God ^bkeeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.  ‡

20 And we know that the ^aSon of God has come and ^bhas given us an understanding, ^cthat we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. ^dThis is the true God ^eand eternal life.  ‡

21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.