1 John 5:19

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 5:19

BSB
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
AKJV
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness.
CPDV
We know that we are of God, and that the entire world is established in wickedness.
ERV
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
NHEB
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
SMT
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in evil.

Commentary for 1 John 5:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 5:19
Summary
Believers belong to God while world dwells in rebellion
Event
Believers versus worldly realm
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching