1 John 2:14

I haue written vnto you, fathers, because ye haue knowen him, that is from the beginning. I haue written vnto you, yong men, because ye are strong, and the worde of God abideth in you, and ye haue ouercome that wicked one.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 write vnto you, fathers, because yee haue knowen him that is from the beginning. I write vnto you, yong men, because ye haue ouercome that wicked one. I write vnto you, litle children, because ye haue knowen ye Father.

15Loue not this world, neither the things that are in this world. If any man loue this world, the loue of the Father is not in him.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11I haue hid thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sinne against thee.

John 8:31Then saide Iesus to the Iewes which beleeued in him, If ye continue in my worde, ye are verely my disciples,

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

Colossians 1:11Strengthened with all might through his glorious power, vnto all patience, and long suffering with ioyfulnesse,

2 Timothy 2:1Thou therefore, my sonne, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Iesus.

1 John 1:10If wee say we haue not sinned, wee make him a liar, and his word is not in vs.

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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