1 John 5:19
we have known that we are of God, and the whole world lies [under the power] of the evil [one];
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
In Context
Cross References
John 12:31now is a judgment of this world, now will the ruler of this world be cast forth;
John 15:18if the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before you;
Romans 1:28And according as they did not approve of having God in knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mind, to do the things not seemly;
Romans 8:16[This] One—the Spirit—testifies with our spirit, that we are children of God;
2 Corinthians 4:4in whom the god of this age blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that there does not shine forth to them the enlightening of the good news of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God;
Galatians 1:4who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of the present evil age, according to the will 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 →