1 John 5:19 bbe — We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.

Bible in Basic English

"We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One."

— 1 John 5:19, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 5 — Context

If a man sees his brother doing a sin which is not bad enough for death, let him make a prayer to God, and God will give life to him whose sin was not bad enough for death. There is a sin whose punishment is death: I do not say that he may make such a request then.

All evil-doing is sin: but death is not the punishment for every sort of sin.

We are certain that one who is a child of God will do no sin, but the Son of God keeps him so that he is not touched by the Evil One.

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

And we are certain that the Son of God has come, and has given us a clear vision, so that we may see 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.

My little children, keep yourselves from false gods.

1 John 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:19 say?

1 John 5:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.”

Where is 1 John 5:19 in the Bible?

1 John 5:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 19.

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 5:19.

What translation should I read 1 John 5:19 in?

1 John 5:19 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 5:19?

1 John 5:19 reads (BBE): “We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.” 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.

1 John 5:19 bbe — We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.

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