¹² Children, I am writing you,
    because your sins
have been forgiven
    in the name of Christ.
¹³ Parents, I am writing you,
    because you have known
the one who was there
    from the beginning.
Young people, I am writing you,
because you have defeated
    the evil one.
¹⁴ Children, I am writing you,
because you have known
    the Father.
Parents, I am writing you,
    because you have known
the one who was there
    from the beginning.
Young people, I am writing you,
    because you are strong.
God's message is firm
    in your hearts,
and you have defeated
    the evil one.