1 John 2:13
Parents, I am writing to you because you have come to know him who has been from the beginning. Young people, I am writing to you because you have conquered the evil one.
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In Context
12Little children, I am writing to you because your sins have been forgiven for Christ’s sake.
Cross References
Psalms 90:2Before the mountains were born, or the earth and the world were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
Psalms 148:12young men and maidens together, old men and children together.
Joel 2:28Afterwards, I will pour out my spirit on everyone. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions,
Matthew 11:27Everything has been committed to me by my Father; nor does anyone fully know the Son, except the Father, or fully know the Father, except the Son and those to whom the Son may choose to reveal him.
Matthew 13:38The field is the world. By the good seed is meant the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the wicked,
John 8:19“Where is your father, then?” they asked. “You know neither me nor my Father,” replied Jesus. “If you had known me, you would have also known my Father.”
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 →