1 John 2:17

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

Cross-references

In Hebrews 10:36, doing God's will leads to receiving the promised reward — a direct parallel to living forever.

1 Peter 1:24 quotes Isaiah 40:6-8, highlighting the withering of flesh and the enduring word — the same contrast as 1 John.

Psalm 102:26 contrasts creation perishing with God's endurance — the same contrast as doing God's will abiding forever.

Proverbs 10:25 contrasts the wicked swept away with the righteous having an everlasting foundation — a strong parallel to passing world vs. eternal life.

1 Corinthians 7:31 states 'the present form of this world is passing away' — nearly identical language to 1 John's opening assertion.

Isaiah 40:6-8 uses the grass-withers image for human frailty — directly echoed in 1 John's contrast between passing world and enduring God's will.

Matthew 7:21 reinforces the same condition — doing the Father's will is the basis for entering the kingdom, not merely saying 'Lord, Lord'.

Romans 12:2 Parallel

Romans 12:2 contrasts worldly conformity with discerning God's will — mirroring the world versus doing God's will theme here.

Matthew 24:35 has Jesus declare heaven and earth will pass away but his words endure — a direct parallel to abiding by doing God's will.

Mark 3:35 Parallel

Mark 3:35 identifies doing God's will as the mark of belonging to Jesus' family — the same criterion for eternal life here.

Revelation 21:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 21:4 shows the fulfillment of the promise that those doing God's will abide forever — the former world passes away, and tears, death, and pain are no more.

Hebrews 13:21 Related theme

Hebrews 13:21 prays for believers to be equipped to do God's will, which brings glory forever — connecting doing God's will to eternal endurance.

Ephesians 6:6 Related theme

Ephesians 6:6 calls for doing God's will from the heart — the very action that leads to abiding forever according to this verse.

2 Corinthians 4:18 contrasts transient seen things with eternal unseen things — mirroring the passing world versus abiding forever.

1 Corinthians 7:29 Related theme

1 Corinthians 7:29 stresses the time is short, urging detachment from worldly things — supporting the urgency of the world passing away.

Psalm 37:27 Parallel

Psalm 37:27 promises that those who turn from evil and do good will dwell forever — echoing the same reward for doing God's will.

Matthew 12:50 defines doing the will of the Father as the basis for being close to Jesus — the same criterion for abiding forever here.

Ecclesiastes 2:11 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 2:11 concludes that all human toil is vanity and fleeting — reinforcing the idea that the world and its desires are passing away.

Matthew 21:31 uses the same 'doing the will of the father' standard in the parable of two sons — emphasizing actions over words.

1 Peter 4:2 Parallel

1 Peter 4:2 urges living for God's will instead of human passions, echoing the same contrast between worldly desires and doing God's will.

James 1:10 Related theme

James 1:10 says the rich man fades in his pursuits — illustrating the same fleeting nature of worldly desires.

James 1:11 Related theme

James 1:11 expands the fading image with sun-scorched grass — reinforcing the temporary nature of earthly success.

James 4:14 Related theme

James 4:14 compares life to a vanishing mist — emphasizing the brevity that underlies the world's passing away.

John 10:28-30 assures eternal life and security in Jesus' hand — a parallel to the promise that those doing God's will live forever.

1 Thessalonians 4:3 Related theme

1 Thessalonians 4:3 identifies sanctification as God's will — a specific aspect of obedience connected to the general call here.

Colossians 1:9 Related theme

Colossians 1:9 prays for knowledge of God's will — foundational for doing it as emphasized here.

John 7:17 Parallel

John 7:17 connects doing God's will with discerning truth about Jesus' teaching — another facet of the importance of obedience.

Psalm 143:10 similarly emphasizes doing God's will as a prayer for guidance — echoing the same priority of aligning with His purposes.

Psalm 125:1 Parallel

Psalm 125:1 compares the righteous to Mount Zion that abides forever — a parallel to the one who does God's will and lives forever.

Psalm 73:18–20 Related theme

Psalm 73:18-20 depicts the wicked being swept away like a dream — reinforcing the fleeting nature of the world and its desires.

Psalm 39:6 Related theme

Psalm 39:6 describes the fleeting nature of human life and wealth, reinforcing that the world and its desires are passing away here.

Psalm 90:9 Related theme

Psalm 90:9 describes life passing under God's wrath — echoing the transience of the world with a somber, personal tone.