New Testament · Epistle
1 John 2:17
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And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
About 1 John 2:17
Few verses address Lust and the Pure Heart as directly as 1 John 2:17. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 John has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- 2 Peter 1:4
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”
- 1 John 2:16
“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.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:6
“Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.”
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5
“Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:”
- 2 Peter 2:10
“But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”
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How to Apply 1 John 2:17
Pray through 1 John 2:17 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Lust and the Pure Heart. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.