1 John 5:19

19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.

1 John 5:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
ESV
19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
NLT
19 We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.
MSG
19 We know that we are held firm by God; it's only the people of the world who continue in the grip of the Evil One.
CSB
19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the sway of the evil one.

1 John 5:19 In-Context

17 All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.
18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them.
19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 John 4:6
  • 2. John 12:31; John 14:30; John 17:15; Galatians 1:4
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