1 John 5:19

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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 whosoever is born of God, doth not practise sin: but keepeth himself from it, and the wicked one doth not touch him.

20But we know that the son of God is come, and hath given us understanding, that we may know Him that is true, and we are in Him that is true, and in his son Jesus Christ: He is the true God, and eternal life.

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Cross References

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

John 15:18If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me first.

Romans 1:28And as they were not careful to acknowledge God, God gave them up to an undiscerning mind to do things that were not fit to be done:

Romans 8:16So that the Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4among whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, so that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, doth not shine unto them:

Galatians 1:4who gave himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from the 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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