1 John 5:19
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.In other versions
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
ASV
We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.
BBE
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the wicked [one].
DBY
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
WEB
we have known that of God we are, and the whole world in the evil doth lie;
YLT
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness.
ENG
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
WBT
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
BSB
In context
17All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
19And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.