Redeemed for the Eternal

12  I am writing to you, little children,

because ^ryour sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.

13  I am writing to you, fathers,

because you know ^shim who is from the beginning.

I am writing to you, young men,

because ^tyou have overcome the evil one.

I write to you, children,

because ^uyou know the Father.

14  I write to you, fathers,

because you know ^shim who is from the beginning.

I write to you, young men,

because ^tyou are strong,

and the word of God abides in you,

and you have overcome the evil one.