5:5a

Who then overcomes the world?: (Rhetorical Question) This rhetorical question is used to emphasize the statement in the second half of the verse that no one can overcome the world except those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

5:5b

he who believes: (Pronoun Reference) This means “anyone who believes” or “all who believe.”

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