1 John 2:17

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof, but hee that doeth the will of God, abideth for euer.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The world is passing away, and {also} its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the world and its desires is coming to an end: but he who does God's pleasure is living for ever.
- Basic English Bible

The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And the world is passing, and its lust, but he that does the will of God abides for eternity.
- Darby Bible

And the world passeth away, and the concupiscence thereof: but he that doth the will of God, abideth for ever.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
- English Revised Version

The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 John 2:17

2:17 The world passeth away, and the desire thereof - That is, all that can gratify those desires passeth away with it. But he that doeth the will of God - That loves God, not the world. Abideth - In the enjoyment of what he loves, for ever.