17. All wrongdoing is sin, but there is a sin that does not lead to death.
18. We know that whoever is born of God does not keep on sinning. But whoever has been born of God guards himself, and the wicked one cannot touch him.
19. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness.
20. And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true—His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
21. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.