1 John 2:18
Little children, it is the last hour: and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, from which we know that it is the last hour.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
17The world and its lust are indeed passing away; but the one doing the will of God abides forever.
Cross References
Matthew 24:5For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and they will deceive many.
Matthew 24:24for false Christs and false prophets will rise up, and give great signs and wonders; so as to deceive even the elect, if possible.
Mark 13:21And if then one may say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, Lo, there; believe not.
Acts 20:29I know, that after my departure grievous wolves will rise up against you, not sparing the flock;
1 Timothy 4:1But the Spirit says positively, that in the last times certain ones will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and to the teachings of demons,
2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when they will not endure healthy teaching; but according to their own lusts they will heap to themselves teachers itching as to their hearing;
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 →