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But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. <a href="/esv/1_john/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. <a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the world is passing away, and its desire; but the one doing the will of God abides to the age. <a href="/kjv/1_john/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The world is passing away and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God continues to live forever. <a href="/nasb/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever. <a href="/lsb/1_john/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the world is passing away, and also its lusts, but the one who does the will of God abides forever. <a href="/amp/1_john/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The world is passing away, and with it its lusts [the shameful pursuits and ungodly longings]; but the one who does the will of God and carries out His purposes lives forever. <a href="/csb/1_john/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does God&#8217s will remains forever. <a href="/asv/1_john/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. <a href="/cev/1_john/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The world and the desires it causes are disappearing. But if we obey God, we will live forever. <a href="/erv/1_john/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. <a href="/gwt/1_john/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> the world and its evil desires are passing away. But the person who does what God wants lives forever. <a href="/gnt/1_john/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> The world and everything in it that people desire is passing away; but those who do the will of God live forever. <a href="/isv/1_john/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> And the world and its desires are fading away, but the person who does God's will remains forever. <a href="/msb/1_john/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/net/1_john/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And the world is passing away with all its desires, but the person who does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/nheb/1_john/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever. <a href="/wbt/1_john/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the world passeth away, and the lust of it: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. <a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the world, with its cravings, is passing away, but he who does God's will continues for ever. <a href="/web/1_john/2.htm">World English Bible</a> The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the world is passing away, and the desire of it, but he who is doing the will of God, he remains—throughout the age. <a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the world is passing away, and its desire; but the one doing the will of God abides to the age. <a href="/ylt/1_john/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the world doth pass away, and the desire of it, and he who is doing the will of God, he doth remain -- to the age. <a href="/slt/1_john/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the world passes away, and its eager desires: but he doing the will of God remains for ever.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the world passeth away, and the concupiscence thereof: but he that doth the will of God, abideth for ever. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the world is passing away, with its desire. But whoever does the will of God abides unto eternity. <a href="/nabre/1_john/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Yet the world and its enticement are passing away. But whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he who does the will of God abides forever. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The world is passing and its lust, but he who does the will of God continues for eternity.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the world and its desire passes away: but he that does the will of God, abides forever.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_john/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The world and its lust are indeed passing away; but the one doing the will of God abides forever. <a href="/haweis/1_john/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the world is passing away, and the lust thereof, but he who doeth the will of God abideth for ever.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_john/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the world is passing away, with all its vices: but he that obeys the divine will, shall enjoy a life of immortality. <a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the world, with its cravings, is passing away, but he who does God's will continues for ever. <a href="/worrell/1_john/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the world is passing away, and the desire thereof; but be that does the will of God abides forever. <a href="/worsley/1_john/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the world passeth away, and the desire of it: but he, that doth the will of God, abideth for ever. <a href="/parallel/1_john/2-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=276" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Do Not Love the World</a> …16For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmos (N-NMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world</a> <a href="/greek/3855.htm" title="3855: paragetai (V-PIP-3S) -- To pass by, depart, pass away. From para and ago; to lead near, i.e. to go along or away.">is passing away,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">along with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1939.htm" title="1939: epithymia (N-NFS) -- Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.">desires;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">whoever</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">does</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menei (V-PIA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">remains</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōna (N-AMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever.</a> 18Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a> You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">1 Corinthians 7:31</a> and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. <a href="/john/15-19.htm">John 15:19</a> If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a> So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Galatians 1:4</a> who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-13</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. ... <a href="/john/12-25.htm">John 12:25</a> Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. <a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a> Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Psalm 37:20</a> But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. <a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-8</a> A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24-25</a> For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/john/6-27.htm">John 6:27</a> Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.” <a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a> You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.the world.<a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Psalm 39:6</a> Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.<a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Psalm 73:18-20</a> Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction… <a href="/psalms/90-9.htm">Psalm 90:9</a> For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.but.<a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a> Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.<a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a> Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.<a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31</a> Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.abideth.<a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1,2</a> A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever… <a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Proverbs 10:25</a> As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.<a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a> But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">Cravings</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Lusts</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_john/3-6.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Cravings</a> <a href="/3_john/1-2.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Lusts</a> <a href="/exodus/30-13.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 2</div>1. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">He comforts them against the sins of infirmity.</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments;</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">to love our brothers;</a> 15. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">and not to love the world.</a> 18. <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">We must beware of antichrists;</a> 20. <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">from whose deceits the godly are safe, preserved by perseverance in faith, and holiness of life.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The world is passing away This phrase emphasizes the transient nature of the physical world and its systems. In biblical context, "the world" often refers to the secular, fallen world system that is in opposition to God. This aligns with passages like <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">1 Corinthians 7:31</a>, which also speaks of the world passing away. Historically, this reflects the early Christian understanding that the current age is temporary and will be replaced by God's eternal kingdom. The idea of the world passing away is a reminder of the impermanence of earthly things, encouraging believers to focus on eternal values.along with its desires The desires of the world refer to the lusts and cravings that are contrary to God's will. This includes materialism, pride, and sinful pleasures. <a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a> warns against friendship with the world, which is enmity with God. The desires of the world are fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying, contrasting with the eternal satisfaction found in God. This phrase calls believers to reject worldly temptations and pursue spiritual fulfillment.but whoever does the will of God Doing the will of God involves obedience to His commandments and living a life that reflects His character. This is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, as seen in <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a>, where He states that only those who do the will of the Father will enter the kingdom of heaven. The will of God is revealed through Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This phrase highlights the importance of aligning one's life with God's purposes.remains forever This promise of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian hope. It contrasts the temporary nature of the world with the permanence of life in Christ. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> affirms that whoever believes in Jesus will have eternal life. The concept of remaining forever is rooted in the assurance of salvation and the eternal nature of God's kingdom. This phrase encourages believers to persevere in faith, knowing that their ultimate destiny is secure in God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the epistle, John was one of Jesus' closest disciples and is traditionally understood to have written this letter to encourage and instruct early Christians. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> In this context, "the world" refers to the secular, sinful system that is opposed to God and His righteousness. It encompasses worldly desires and pursuits that are temporary and fleeting. 3. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of John's letter, who are encouraged to live according to God's will and not be swayed by worldly desires. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The eternal being whose will is contrasted with the temporary nature of the world. Those who align with His will are promised eternal life. 5. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The promise of remaining forever with God, a central theme in John's writings, emphasizing the eternal nature of God's kingdom versus the temporal nature of the world.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_the_world.htm">The Temporary Nature of the World</a> Recognize that worldly desires and pursuits are fleeting. As believers, we should focus on what is eternal and align our lives with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_will.htm">The Importance of God's Will</a> Doing the will of God is the pathway to eternal life. We should seek to understand and follow God's will through prayer, scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_an_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with an Eternal Perspective</a> Cultivate an eternal perspective by prioritizing spiritual growth and heavenly treasures over temporary worldly gains. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_worldly_desires.htm">Guarding Against Worldly Desires</a> Be vigilant against the allure of worldly desires that can distract us from our spiritual journey. Regular self-examination and accountability can help maintain focus on God's will. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_perseverance.htm">Encouragement in Perseverance</a> Take heart in the promise of eternal life. Despite the challenges and temptations of the world, perseverance in faith and obedience to God leads to eternal reward.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Seeing, then, that the love of the world and the love of the Father are absolutely incompatible, which must we choose? Not the former, for its object is already passing away; while not only does the Father abide for ever, but he who loves him and does his will abides for ever also. The antithesis, as usual, is a progress; it carries us beyond the limits of the original statement. The world is passing away like a dissolving view. It has its sentence of death in itself; its decay has begun. And even if it were not passing away, our capacity for enjoying it would none the less certainly come to an end. "The sensualist does not know what the delights of sense are; he is out of temper when he is denied them; he is out of temper when he possesses them" (Maurice). To love the world is to lose everything, including the thing loved. To love God is to gain him and his kingdom. Some men would have it that the external world is the one thing that is certain and permanent, while religion is based on a mere hypothesis, and is ever changing its form. St. John assures us that the very reverse is the case. The world is waning: it is God alone and his faithful servants who abide. As St. Augustine says, "What can the world promise? Let it promise what you will, it makes the promise, perhaps, to one who tomorrow will die." The will of God is the exact antithesis of "all that is in the world." The one is the good power "that makes for righteousness;" the other is the sum of the evil powers which make for sin. Abideth for ever is literally, abideth unto the age (μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα). The notion of endlessness is, perhaps, not distinctly included; for that we should rather have had εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν, αἰώνων (<a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a>; <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a>). The contrast is not between "passing away" and "lasting forever," but between "passing away" and abiding till "the age" comes. But as "the age" is the age of eternity as distinguished from this age of time, the rendering "abideth for ever" is justified. The Jews used" this age" and" the age to come" to distinguish the periods before and after the coming of the Messiah. Christians adopted the same phrases to indicate the periods before and after Christ's second coming; e.g., ὁ αἰὼν οῦτος (<a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Luke 16:8</a>; <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">1 Corinthians 1:20</a>), ὁ νῦν αἰών (<a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a>; <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Titus 2:12</a>), as opposed to ὁ αἰὼν ἐκεῖνος, (<a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Luke 20:35</a>), ὁ αἰὼν ὁ ἐρχόμενος (<a href="/luke/18-30.htm">Luke 18:30</a>), ὁ μέλλων (<a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21</a>), and very frequently, as here and throughout St. John's Gospel and Epistles, simply ὁ αἰών. In Revelation the invariable expression is εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων, the τῶν being omitted in <a href="/revelation/14-11.htm">Revelation 14:11</a>. The exact meaning here, therefore, is "abideth unto the age," i.e., the coming of Christ's eternal kingdom. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/2-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμος (kosmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). is passing away παράγεται (paragetai) Verb - Present Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3855.htm">Strong's 3855: </a> To pass by, depart, pass away. From para and ago; to lead near, i.e. to go along or away. [along with] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. its αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. desires, ἐπιθυμία (epithymia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1939.htm">Strong's 1939: </a> Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. whoever ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. does ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. will θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. remains μένει (menei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. forever. αἰῶνα (aiōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 2:17 The world is passing away with its (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 2:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 2:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/2-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 2:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 2:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>