1 John 2:14

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

15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loveth the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.

John 8:31Then said Jesus to those Jews who believed on him, If ye continue in my word, ye are my disciples indeed;

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

Colossians 1:11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness;

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

1 John 1:10If we say that we have not sinned, 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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