Reasons for Writing

12 I am writing to you, little children,
because your sins have been forgiven
because of Jesus’ 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 had victory over 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 had victory over the evil one.

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Encouragement and Assurance

12 I am writing to you, little children, because[a] your sins have been forgiven you on account of his name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because[b] you have known the One who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because[c] you have conquered the evil one. 14 I have written to you, children, because[d] you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because[e] you have known the One who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because[f] you are strong, and the word of God resides in you, and you have conquered the evil one.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 John 2:12 Or “that”
  2. 1 John 2:13 Or “that”
  3. 1 John 2:13 Or “that”
  4. 1 John 2:14 Or “that”
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  6. 1 John 2:14 Or “that”