1 John 5:19

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickednesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in {the power of} the evil one.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
- American Standard Version (1901)

We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.
- Basic English Bible

We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the wicked [one].
- Darby Bible

We know that we are of God, and the whole world is seated in wickedness.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
- English Revised Version

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 John 5:19

5:19 We know that we are children of God - By the witness and the fruit of his Spirit, #1John 3:24|. But the whole world - All who have not his Spirit, not only is touched by him, but by idolatry, fraud, violence lasciviousness, impiety, all manner of wickedness. Lieth in the wicked one - Void of life, void of sense. In this short expression the horrible state of the world is painted in the most lively colours; a comment on which we have in the actions, conversations, contracts, quarrels, and friendships of worldly men.