1Jo 5:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : John clarifies, All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death (1 John 5:17 ). While all sin is wrong and deserves punishment, not all sin leads to eternal death. Some sins can be forgiven, and believers can pray for those who commit them, trusting in God’s mercy and grace.

‏ 1 John 5:17

v. 17: John clarifies, All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death (1 John 5:17 ^a). While all sin is wrong and deserves punishment, not all sin leads to eternal death. Some sins can be forgiven, and believers can pray for those who commit them, trusting in God’s mercy and grace.