1 John 5:19
We realise that we come from God, while all the world is under the influence of the Evil One.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
In Context
Cross References
John 12:31Now this world is on its trial. Now the Spirit that is ruling this world shall be driven out;
John 15:18If the world hates you, you know that it has first hated me.
Romans 1:28Then, as they would not keep God before their minds, God abandoned them to depraved thoughts, so that they did all kinds of shameful things.
Romans 8:16The Spirit himself unites with our spirits in bearing witness to our being God’s children,
2 Corinthians 4:4Men whose minds have been blinded by the God of this Age, unbelievers as they are, so that the light from the Good News of the glory of the Christ, who is the very incarnation of God, should not shine for them.
Galatians 1:4gave himself for our sins, in accordance with the will of 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 →