1 John 3:7 meaning and explanation
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
1 John 3:7, Berean Standard Bible
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In this verse the elder who wrote this letter, traditionally John, warns his congregation against teachers who claimed that right belief alone was enough. The Greek verb behind "practices" (poieĊ, to do or make) points to a settled way of life rather than a single act.
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