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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.

11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister(A) is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness.(B) They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.(C)

Reasons for Writing

12 I am writing to you, dear children,(D)
    because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.(E)
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
    because you know him who is from the beginning.(F)
I am writing to you, young men,
    because you have overcome(G) the evil one.(H)

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