1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
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In Context
17And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God abides for ever.
Cross References
Genesis 6:2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Numbers 11:34And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.
Esther 1:3In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:
Psalms 73:6Therefore pride compasses them about as a chain; violence covers them as a garment.
Psalms 78:30They were not cut off from their lust. But while their food was yet in their mouths,
Proverbs 6:25Lust not after her beauty in yours heart; neither let her take you with her eyelids.
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 →