1 John 4:5

They are children of the world; this is why they speak what the world inspires, and why the world listens to them.

John 17:14

I have given them your message, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to it.

John 3:31

He who comes from above is far above all others. He who springs from earth belongs to the earth and speaks of earth. He who comes from heaven is far above all others.

John 8:23

He continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You belong to this present world; I do not belong to this present world.

John 17:16

They do not belong to the world just as I do not belong to it.

Luke 16:8

And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he acted with shrewd business sense, for the men of the world act with more business sense toward their fellows than the men who enjoy spiritual light.

John 7:6-7

Then Jesus said to them, "It is not yet time for me to do so, but anytime is suitable for you.

John 15:19-20

If you belonged to the world, the world would love what is its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, that the world hates you.

2 Timothy 4:3

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but to gratify their own evil desires will surround themselves with teachers who teach to gratify their own evil desires, because their ears are itching so to be tickled,

2 Peter 2:2-3

Many people will follow their immoral ways, and because of them the true Way will be abused,

Revelation 12:9

So the huge dragon, the ancient serpent, called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world, was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

General references

Bible References

Are

Luke 16:8
And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he acted with shrewd business sense, for the men of the world act with more business sense toward their fellows than the men who enjoy spiritual light.
John 3:31
He who comes from above is far above all others. He who springs from earth belongs to the earth and speaks of earth. He who comes from heaven is far above all others.
John 7:6
Then Jesus said to them, "It is not yet time for me to do so, but anytime is suitable for you.
John 8:23
He continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You belong to this present world; I do not belong to this present world.
John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love what is its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, that the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your message, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to it.
Revelation 12:9
So the huge dragon, the ancient serpent, called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world, was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

And

John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love what is its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, that the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your message, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to it.
2 Timothy 4:3
For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but to gratify their own evil desires will surround themselves with teachers who teach to gratify their own evil desires, because their ears are itching so to be tickled,
2 Peter 2:2
Many people will follow their immoral ways, and because of them the true Way will be abused,

General references

John 8:47
Whoever is sprung from God listens to what God says. This is why you do not listen to me: you are not sprung from God."
John 10:5
But they will never come on behind a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."