1 John 2:12-14

The Message

Loving the World

^12-13I remind you, my dear children: Your sins are forgiven in Jesus’ name. You veterans were in on the ground floor, and know the One who started all this; you newcomers have won a big victory over the Evil One.

^13-14And a second reminder, dear children: You know the Father from personal experience. You veterans know the One who started it all; and you newcomers—such vitality and strength! God’s word is so steady in you. Your fellowship with God enables you to gain a victory over the Evil One.

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1 John 2:12-14

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Reasons for Writing

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

¹⁴I write to you, dear children,^(F)
    because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
    because you know him who is from the beginning.^(G)
I write to you, young men,
    because you are strong,^(H)
    and the word of God^(I) lives in you,^(J)
    and you have overcome the evil one.^(K)

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