1 John 2:14

Translations

Modern

I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Traditional

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.

Literal

I wrote to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I wrote to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Latin

Scribo vobis, infantes, quoniam cognovistis patrem. Scribo vobis juvenes, quoniam fortes estis, et verbum Dei manet in vobis, et vicistis malignum.

Original

Greek

English

I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Notes

1 John 2:12–14

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

God's children,
the young in the faith (literally young people), and
the mature in the faith (literally fathers).

Theme notes and profiles

Satan Complete Dedication Complete Destruction Overcoming the Devil Remaining in Christ The Written Word

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…because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
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…being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Glossary

First Letter of John Shekinah Writer

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Righteous: Described Spiritual Life: Has Its Maturity Spiritual Life: Has Its Youth War: Over the Devil Warfare of Saints: Victory In, Is: Over the Devil Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

1 John 2:14

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