1 John 5:19

We know that we are of God, and the whole world is lying in the Evil One.

Montgomery New Testament

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 whoever is a child of God is not habitually committing sin; but he who is God’s child guards himself, and the Evil One never touches him.

20And we know that the Son of God is come, and has granted us and understanding, so that we may come to know him who is true. And we are in him who is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and life eternal.

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Cross References

John 12:31Now is a judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be driven out.

John 15:18"do not forget that it hated me first.

Romans 1:28And just as they refused to continue to retain God in their knowledge, so did God cast them out to an outcast mind, to do those things which were indecent.

Romans 8:16For his Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God;

2 Corinthians 4:4Among them the god of this age has blinded the understanding of the unbelieving so that the sunshine of the gospel of God, should not dawn upon them.

Galatians 1:4who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil age in accordance with 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 →

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