Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
The world
They
Bible References
The world
1 Peter 4:4
On which account they wonder that you do not run with them, into the same sink of debauchery, reviling you,-
1 John 3:12
Not being of the wicked one, as Cain was, who slew his brother. And on account of what, did he slay him? Because his own works were wicked, and his brother's righteous.
They
1 John 4:5
They are of the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world hearkens to them.
1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies under the wicked one.