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1 John 2:16-17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 John 2:16-17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
16 for all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 And the world and its desire[a] are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever.
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1 John 2:16-17
Authorized (King James) Version
1 John 2:16-17
Authorized (King James) Version
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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1 John 2:16-17
New International Version
1 John 2:16-17
New International Version
16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh,(A) the lust of the eyes,(B) and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away,(C) but whoever does the will of God(D) lives forever.
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