1 John 2:17

The world and its evil desires are coming to an end, but those who do the will of God will live forever.

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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 the things of this world—our sinful desires, wanting everything we see, boasting about what we've accomplished in life— these things don't come from the Father but from the world.

18Dear friends, this is the last hour. As you've heard, the antichrist is coming. Many antichrists have already come. This is how we know this is the last hour.

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Cross References

Psalms 39:6Human beings are just shadows walking around. They pointlessly rush through life, trying to pile up possessions without knowing who will get them.

Psalms 90:9Our lives fade away under your anger, coming to an end as quickly as a sigh.

Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, for it is unshakeable and endures forever.

Proverbs 10:25When the storm hits, the wicked are no more, but the good are safe and secure forever.

Matthew 7:21Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven—only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words won't 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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