1 John 5:19
We know that we are from God, and we know that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 the judgment of this world: Now will the ruler of this world be thrown out.
John 15:18If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.
Romans 1:28Because they did not approve of having God in their awareness, he gave them up to a depraved mind, for them to do those things that are not proper.
Romans 8:16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.
2 Corinthians 4:4In their case, the god of this world has blinded their unbelieving minds. As a result, they are not able to see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Galatians 1:4who gave himself for our sins so that he might deliver us from this 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 →