1 John 2:16

because all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

In Context

15Love not the world, nor the things in the world. If any one loveth the world, the love of the Father is not in him;

17And the world is passing away, and the lust thereof; but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

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Cross References

Psalms 73:6Therefore pride encircleth their neck as a collar; Violence covereth them as a garment.

Psalms 78:30Their desire was not yet satisfied, And their meat was yet in their mouths,

Proverbs 6:25Desire not her beauty in thy heart, Nor let her catch thee with her eyelids;

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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