1 John 2:17

New Living Translation

And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.

Cross References

Psalm 102:26

They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment and discard them.

Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

Psalm 39:6

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.

Psalm 90:9

We live our lives beneath your wrath, ending our years with a groan.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

Matthew 7:21

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.

Mark 3:35

Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

John 4:14

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

John 6:58

I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did (even though they ate the manna) but will live forever.”

John 7:17

Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.

Romans 12:2

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

1 Corinthians 7:31

Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away.

Colossians 1:9

So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:3

God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:36

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

James 4:14

How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.

1 Peter 1:5

And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.

1 Peter 4:2

You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.