1 John 2:17

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

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Other Translations for 1 John 2:17

BSB
The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
AKJV
And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.
CPDV
And the world is passing away, with its desire. But whoever does the will of God abides unto eternity.
ERV
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
NHEB
The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.
SMT
And the world passes away, and its eager desires: but he doing the will of God remains for ever.

Commentary for 1 John 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 2:17
Summary
Temporary desires fade while devoted believers endure eternally
Event
Contrasting temporal and eternal
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching