1 John 5:19

We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

In Context

18We are certain that one who is a child of God will do no sin, but the Son of God keeps him so that he is not touched by the Evil One.

20And we are certain that the Son of God has come, and has given us a clear vision, so that we may see him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

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Cross References

John 12:31Now is this world to be judged: now will the ruler of this world be sent out.

John 15:18If you are hated by the world, keep in mind that I was hated by the world before you.

Romans 1:28And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right;

Romans 8:16The Spirit is witness with our spirit that we are children of God:

2 Corinthians 4:4Because the god of this world has made blind the minds of those who have not faith, so that the light of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, might not be shining on them.

Galatians 1:4Who gave himself for our sins, so that he might make us free from this present evil world, after the purpose of our God and Father:

Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:19-21

Privileges of Believers. ( a. d. 80.) 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.… Read the whole commentary →

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