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

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

19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

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

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.

19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.

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

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

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

1 John 5:19 Meaning and Commentary

1 John 5:19

[And] we know that we are of God
The sons of God, and regenerated by him; this is known by the Spirit of God, which witnesses to the spirits of the saints that they are the children of God; and by the fruits and effects of regenerating grace, as love to the brethren, and the like:

and the whole world lies in wickedness;
that is, the men of the world, the greater part of the inhabitants of it, who are as they were when they came into it, not being born of God; these are addicted to sin and, wickedness; the bias of their minds is to it, they are set upon it, and give themselves up to it, are immersed in it, and are under the power of it: or "in the wicked one"; Satan, the god of this world; they are under his influence, and led according to his will, and they are governed by him, and are at his beck and command; and this is known, by sad experience, it is easy of observation;

``And cannot comprehend the things that are promised to the righteous in time to come: for this world is full of unrighteousness and infirmities.'' (2 Esdras 4:27)

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

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