3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the ...

3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.

3 And everyone whothus hopes in himpurifies himself as he is pure. 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness;sin is lawlessness.

ESV Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. NIV Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.

1 John 3:3 In-Context 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. ...

Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression ...

4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness;sin is lawlessness. 5 You know thathe appeared in order totake away sins, andin him there ...

John speaks in amazement about this manner of love that makes us children of God. He wants us to behold it – that is, look at it and study it intently.