11 But he who (A)hates his brother is in darkness and (B)walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

Their Spiritual State

12 I write to you, little children,
Because (C)your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake.

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11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister(A) is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness.(B) They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.(C)

Reasons for Writing

12 I am writing to you, dear children,(D)
    because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.(E)

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