Bible Strands
1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The apostle John addresses believers, contrasting their divine origin with the world's spiritual condition immediately after affirming God's protection over those born of God.
The words — οἴδαμεν (oidamen) literally means "we know," establishing the verse's foundational claim of certainty. ἐκ τοῦ θεοῦ (ek tou theou) translates to "of God," denoting origin and belonging.
The thread — This contrast between divine origin and worldly bondage appears in 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, and 1 John 4:4.
Why it lands — The text states that believers belong to God while the world remains under the evil one's control, requiring readers to recognize their spiritual allegiance and reject worldly alignment.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
- Ephesians 2:2 in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
- 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
- Galatians 1:4 who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
- Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
- John 12:31 Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.
- John 16:11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.
- 1 John 5:20 And we know 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—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- John 15:18 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
- Revelation 13:7 Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.