1 John 2:17 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

More versions

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the world passes away and disappears, and with it the forbidden cravings (the passionate desires, the lust) of it; but he who does the will of God and carries out His purposes in his life abides (remains) forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Common English Bible

And the world and its cravings are passing away, but the person who does the will of God remains forever.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And the world is passing away, with its desire. But whoever does the will of God abides unto eternity.