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11 Whoever hates his brother is in darkness; he walks in darkness and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

Members of the Community.[a] 12 I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven(A) for his name’s sake.[b]

13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.

I am writing to you, young men, because you have conquered the evil one.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 2:12–17 The Christian community that has experienced the grace of God through forgiveness of sin and knowledge of Christ is armed against the evil one.
  2. 2:12 For his name’s sake: because of Christ our sins are forgiven.