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.