KJV ORIGINAL
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This world and all the stuff we chase after? It's all temporary. But when you live for God and do what he wants, you're building something that lasts forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The world fades, but living for God keeps you forever.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Apostle John likely wrote this letter to various Christian communities in Asia Minor around the late first century AD. It aimed to counter emerging false teachings that denied Jesus's true humanity and to encourage believers to live righteously and in love.
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