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1 John 2:14

I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I have written 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 know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I am writing to you, children, because you know the Father.

15Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

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Cross References

John 8:31Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples.

Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience with joy;

2 Timothy 2:1Yoʋ then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

1 John 1:10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him out to be 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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