1 John 2:17 nasb — The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

NASB

"The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever."

— 1 John 2:17, NASB

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1 John 2 — Context

14

I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

15

Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

17

The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

18

Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour.

19

They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us.

20

But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.

1 John 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:17 say?
1 John 2:17 in the NASB reads: “The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.”
Where is 1 John 2:17 in the Bible?
1 John 2:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:17.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:17 in?
1 John 2:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 2:17?
1 John 2:17 reads (NASB): “The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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