1 John 2:11-13
1599 Geneva Bible
11 But he that hateth his brother, is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
12 [a]Little children, [b]I write unto you, because your sins are forgiven you for his [c]Name’s sake.
13 [d]I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. [e]I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome that wicked one. [f]I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
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- 1 John 2:12 He returneth again from sanctification to remission of sins, because that free reconciliation in Christ is the ground of our salvation, whereupon afterwards sanctification must be built as upon a foundation.
- 1 John 2:12 Therefore I write unto you, because you are of their number whom God hath reconciled to himself.
- 1 John 2:12 For his own sake: And in that he nameth Christ, he shutteth out all others, whether they be in heaven or earth.
- 1 John 2:13 He showeth that this doctrine agreeth to all ages, and first of all speaking to old men, he showeth that Christ and his doctrine are passing ancient, and therefore they be delighted with old things, nothing ought to be more acceptable unto them.
- 1 John 2:13 He advertiseth young men, if they be desirous to show their strength that they have a most glorious combat set here before them, to wit, Satan the worst enemies, who must be overcome: willing them to be as sure of the victory as if they had already gotten it.
- 1 John 2:13 Finally, he showeth to children, that true Father, from whom they have to look for all good things, is set forth unto them in the Gospel.
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