1 John 2:18

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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 passeth away, and the desire of it: but he, that doth the will of God, abideth for ever.

19They went out from us, but they were not of us: for if they had been indeed of us, they would have continued with us; but this was done that they might be made manifest, because all, that are with us, are not indeed 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 there shall rise up false Christs, and false prophets, who shall shew great signs and prodigies, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

Mark 13:21And then if any shall say to you, Behold, here is the Christ, or, Behold, He is there, believe it not:

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

1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly saith, that in latter times some shall apostatize from the faith, attending to seducing spirits,

2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come, when they will not bear sound doctrine; but having itching ears, will heap up to themselves teachers after their own hearts:

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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