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11 But whoever hates his brother[a] is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He doesn’t know where he is going, because the darkness has made his eyes blind.

Fellowship with God Conquers Evil

12 I am writing to you, children,
    because your sins have been forgiven
    on account of His name.
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
    because you have known the One
    who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men,
    because you have overcome the evil one.

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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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