13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you have come to know
the one who is from the beginning.(A)
I am writing to you, young men,
because you have conquered the evil one.(B)
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(C) remains in you,
and you have conquered the evil one.

A Warning about the World

15 Do not love the world(D) or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

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