Then, regarding praying in behalf of others, John continued: “If anyone catches sight of his brother sinning a sin that does not incur death, he will ask, and he will give life to him, yes, to those not sinning so as to incur death. There is a sin that does incur death.
Seejärel jätkas ta mõtetega teiste eest palvetamisest: „Kui keegi näeb oma venda pattu tegevat, pattu, mis ei ole surmaks, siis ta tehku palvet, ja Jumal annab temale elu, neile nimelt, kes ei tee pattu surmaks.