1 John 2:17

And the world is passing away, with its desire. But whoever does the will of God abides unto eternity.

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In The King James Version

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

In Context

16For all that is in the world is the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eyes, and the arrogance of a life which is not of the Father, but is of the world.

18Little sons, it is the last hour. And, as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have arrived. By this, we know that it is the last hour.

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Cross References

Psalms 39:6You have accomplished your many wonders, O Lord my God, and there is no one similar to you in your thoughts. I have announced and I have spoken: they are multiplied beyond number.

Psalms 90:9For you, O Lord, are my hope. You have set the Most High as your refuge.

Psalms 125:1A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

Proverbs 10:25Like a passing tempest, so the impious one will be no more. But the just one is like an everlasting foundation.

Matthew 7:21Not all who say to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does the will of my Father, who is in heaven, the same shall enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:13-18

Against the Love of the World. ( a. d. 80.) 12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the… Read the whole commentary →

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