## We know that  ##

"We" refers to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## does not sin ##

"does not habitually sin." (UDB)

## whole world lies ##

"World" is a metonymy which refers to the world system ruled by Satan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## in the evil one ##

"Evil one" is a metonymy which refers to Satan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

##  and the whole world lies in the evil one ##

This can be translated “Satan controls all the unbelievers in the world.”