1 John 2:18

Little children, it is the last hour: and as you have heard that the antichrist shall come, even now there are many antichrists; by this we know that it is the last hour.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.

In Context

17And the world passes away, along with its lusts: but he who does the will of God abides forever.

19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us: but they went out, that it might be made clear that none of them were of us.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall deceive many.

Matthew 24:24For false Christs shall arise, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if it were possible, even the very elect.

Mark 13:21And then if any man says to you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, lo, there he is; do not believe him:

Acts 20:29For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly says that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they shall gather up teachers for themselves to suit their own desires;

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 →

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