1 John 2:12-14
New Living Translation
12 I am writing to you who are God’s children
because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.[a]
13 I am writing to you who are mature in the faith[b]
because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.
I am writing to you who are young in the faith
because you have won your battle with the evil one.
14 I have written to you who are God’s children
because you know the Father.
I have written to you who are mature in the faith
because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.
I have written to you who are young in the faith
because you are strong.
God’s word lives in your hearts,
and you have won your battle with the evil one.
1 John 2:12-14
English Standard Version
12 I am writing to you, little children,
because (A)your sins are forgiven for his name's sake.
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know (B)him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men,
because (C)you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children,
because (D)you know the Father.
14 I write to you, fathers,
because you know (E)him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
because (F)you are strong,
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
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