16. If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask, and God will give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death—I am not saying you should ask about that.
17. All unrighteousness is sin, but there is sin not leading to death.
18. We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; rather, the One born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot touch him.
19. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.