1 John 2:17
2:16 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.And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
KJV
The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever.
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.
What does 1 John 2:17 mean?
1 John 2:17 is a verse in the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include καί (kai), κόσμος (kosmos), παράγω (parago). It connects to 14 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. taketh away: or, beareth
John 4:42And said unto the woman Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
John 11:51And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
John 11:52And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
Romans 3:25Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; set forth: or, foreordained remission: or, passing over
Romans 3:26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
1 Peter 2:24Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. on: or, to
1 Peter 3:18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
1 John 1:7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 4:10Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
1 John 5:19And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
Revelation 12:9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 John 2:17.
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Ephesians 2:3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. desires: Gr. wills
Matthew 1:11And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: Josias: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:2Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 1:20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb
Matthew 2:13And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Frequently asked questions
What does 1 John 2:17 say?
1 John 2:17 (King James Version) reads: "And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."
Is 1 John 2:17 in the Old or New Testament?
1 John 2:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 John.
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