1Jo 5:16 | TNotes | STEP | 5:16 Sins that lead to death are those involving apostasy (see Matt 12:31-32 ; Heb 6:4-6 ). In the context of this letter, apostasy involves leaving the apostolic faith and joining a heretical, anti-Christian movement such as those denounced in John’s letters.

bMatt 12:31-32►

cHeb 6:4-6►

‏ 1 John 5:16

5:16 ^a Sins that lead to death are those involving apostasy (see Matt 12:31-32 ^b; Heb 6:4-6 ^c). In the context of this letter, apostasy involves leaving the apostolic faith and joining a heretical, anti-Christian movement such as those denounced in John’s letters.