1 John 5:19

We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies under the power of the wicked one.

Revised King James 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 born of God does not sin; but he who was begotten of God keeps him, and the wicked one does not touch him.

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

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Cross References

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

John 15:18If the world hates you, know that it hated me before it hated you.

Romans 1:28And as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper.

Romans 8:16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

2 Corinthians 4:4For the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest they should see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.

Galatians 1:4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, 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 →

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