1 John 2:12-14

Modern English Version

¹² I am writing to you, little children,
    because your sins are forgiven for His name’s sake.
¹³ I am writing to you, fathers,
    because you have known 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, little children,
    because you have known the Father.
¹⁴ I have written to you, fathers,
    because you have known Him who is from the beginning.

I have written to you, young men,
    because you are strong,
    and the word of God lives in you,
    and you have overcome the evil one.