1 John 2:14

I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the very beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and God's Message still has a place in your hearts, and you have overcome the Evil one.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 has existed from the very beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the Evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.

15Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If any one loves the world, there is no love in his heart for the Father.

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Cross References

John 8:31Jesus therefore said to those of the Jews who had now believed in Him, "As for you, if you hold fast to my teaching, then you are truly my disciples;

Ephesians 6:10In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts.

Colossians 1:11Since His power is so glorious, may you be strengthened with strength of every kind, and be prepared for cheerfully enduring all things with patience and long-suffering;

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

1 John 1:10If we deny that we have sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Message has no place in our hearts.

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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