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1 John 2:14

I write to you little children, for you know the Father. I write to you fathers, for you know him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you young people, for you are strong. The word of God lives in you, and you have defeated 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'm writing to you fathers, for you know him who has existed from the beginning. I'm writing to you young people, for you have defeated the evil one.

15Don't be in love with the world, and don't long for the things of this world. If you love the world, you won't have the Father's love in you.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.

John 8:31Then Jesus said to those Jews who trusted in him, “If you follow my teaching then you really are my disciples.

Ephesians 6:10Lastly, stay strong in the Lord, and in his mighty power.

Colossians 1:11May you be made powerfully strong by his wonderful strength, having great patience and endurance.

2 Timothy 2:1So then, my son, grow strong in the grace of Christ Jesus.

1 John 1:10If we claim we haven't sinned, we turn him into 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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