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.
¹⁴ I have written to you, children,
    because you have known the Father.
I have written to you, fathers,
    because you have known the One
    who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
    because you are strong,
    the word of God abides in you,
    and you have overcome the evil one.