1 John 2:12

Modern

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

Traditional

I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

Literal

I write to you, little children, because the sins have been forgiven you through His name.

Latin

Scribo vobis, filioli, quoniam remittuntur vobis peccata propter nomen ejus.

Greek

English

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

John describes three groups of Christians at different stages of spiritual growth:

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
Acts 13:38
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Psalm 106:8
Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.
Acts 4:12
Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Psalm 25:11
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.
Luke 7:47–50
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
Colossians 1:14
…in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Luke 24:47
…and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
Luke 5:20
When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:4
We write these things so that our joy may be complete.