1 John 2:16
For everything that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the arrogance of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.
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17The world and its desire are passing away. But whoever does the will of God will remain forever.
Cross References
Genesis 6:2that the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were attractive. They took for themselves wives, any of them that they chose.
Numbers 11:34That place was named Kibroth Hattaavah, because there they buried the people who had craved meat.
Esther 1:3In the third year of his reign, he gave a feast to all his officials and his servants. The army of Persia and Media, the noblemen, and governors of the provinces were in his presence.
Psalms 73:6Pride adorns them like a necklace around their neck; 1 violence clothes them like a robe. 1
Psalms 78:30But they had not yet filled up; 1 their food was still in their mouths. 1
Proverbs 6:25Do not lust in your heart after her beauty 1 and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes. 1
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 →