is born of God] Chap. 3. 9.
sinneth not] That sin to death, v. 16. Or, liveth not in a sinfull course; as chap. 3. 6, 9.
keepeth himself] From that sin unpardonable.
that wicked one] The devil, Matthew 6:13. Chap. 2. 13, 14. and 3. 12.
toucheth him not] So as to bring him to that sin, and to hell. Or, cannot do him the least hurt, Job 2:5.