1 John 5:19-21
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
19 We know [positively] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] is under the power of the evil one.
20 And we [have seen and] know [positively] that the Son of God has [actually] come to this world and has given us understanding and insight [progressively] to perceive (recognize) and come to know better and more clearly Him Who is true; and we are in Him Who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ (the Messiah). This [Man] is the true God and Life eternal.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols (false gods)—[from anything and everything that would occupy the place in your heart due to God, from any sort of substitute for Him that would take first place in your life]. Amen (so let it be).
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1 John 5:19-21
New International Version
19 We know that we are children of God,(A) and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.(B) 20 We know also that the Son of God has come(C) and has given us understanding,(D) so that we may know him who is true.(E) And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.(F)
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