1 John 2:12-14
Christian Standard Bible
Reasons for Writing
12 I am writing to you, little children,
since your sins have been forgiven
on account of his name.(A)
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you have come to know
the one who is from the beginning.(B)
I am writing to you, young men,
because you have conquered the evil one.(C)
14 I have written to you, children,
because you have come to know the Father.
I have written to you, fathers,
because you have come to know
the one who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
because you are strong,
God’s word(D) remains in you,
and you have conquered the evil one.
1 John 2:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 I am writing to you, (A)little children, because (B)your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him (C)who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because (D)you have overcome (E)the evil one. I have written to you, children, because (F)you know the Father. 14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him (G)who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are (H)strong, and the (I)word of God remains in you, and (J)you have overcome the evil one.
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