1 John 5:19

We knowe that we are of God, and this whole world lieth in wickednesse.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

In Context

18We know that whosoeuer is borne of God, sinneth not: but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himselfe, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

20But we know that that Sone of God is come, and hath giue vs a mind to know him, which is true: and we are in him that is true, that is, in that his Sone Iesus Christ: this same is that very God, and that eternal life.

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Cross References

John 12:31Now is the iudgement of this world: nowe shall the prince of this world be cast out.

John 15:18If the worlde hate you, ye knowe that it hated me before you.

Romans 1:28For as they regarded not to acknowledge God, euen so God deliuered them vp vnto a reprobate minde, to doe those things which are not conuenient,

Romans 8:16The same Spirit beareth witnesse with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4In whom the God of this world hath blinded the mindes, that is, of the infidels, that the light of the glorious Gospell of Christ, which is the image of God, should not shine vnto them.

Galatians 1:4Which gaue himself for our sinnes, that he might deliuer vs from this present euill world according to the will of God euen our 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 →

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