1 John 2:18 web — Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists hav…

World English Bible

"Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour."

— 1 John 2:18, World English Bible

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1 John 2 — Context

15

Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.

16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's.

17

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

18

Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour.

19

They went out from us, but they didn't belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they left, that they might be revealed that none of them belong to us.

20

You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.

21

I have not written to you because you don't know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

1 John 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:18 say?
1 John 2:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour.”
Where is 1 John 2:18 in the Bible?
1 John 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:18 in?
1 John 2:18 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 2:18?
1 John 2:18 reads (WEB): “Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour.” 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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