1 John 2:16 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for 1 John 2:16

BSB

For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life-is not from the Father but from the world.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

For all that is in the world is the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eyes, and the arrogance of a life which is not of the Father, but is of the world.

ERV

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

NHEB

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not the Father's, but is the world's.

SMT

For every thing which in the world, the eager desire of the flesh, and the eager desire of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 2:16

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Commentary for 1 John 2:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 2:16

Summary

Material desire and arrogance originate from worldly values

Event

Categorizing worldly temptations

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD