1 John 2:14

I am writing to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I am writing to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

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In The King James Version

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

In Context

13I am writing to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, adolescents, because you have overcome the evil one.

15Do not choose to love the world, nor the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the charity of the Father is not in him.

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Cross References

John 8:31Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples.

Ephesians 6:10Concerning the rest, brothers, be strengthened in the Lord, by the power of his virtue.

Colossians 1:11being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, with joy,

2 Timothy 2:1And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,

1 John 1:10If we claim that we have not sinned, then we make him a liar, and his Word is not in us.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:13-18

Against the Love of the World. ( a. d. 80.) 12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the… Read the whole commentary →

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