Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

We are certain that we are of God, but all the world is in the power of the Evil One.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the wicked [one].

World English Bible (WEB)

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

we have known that of God we are, and the whole world in the evil doth lie;