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1 John 2:14

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

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 remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

American Standard Version

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who 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 evil one.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue written vnto you, fathers, because ye haue knowen him, that is from the beginning. I haue written vnto you, yong men, because ye are strong, and the worde of God abideth in you, and ye haue ouercome that wicked one.

Darby Translation

I have written to you, fathers, because ye have known him [that is] from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and ye have overcome the wicked [one].

Young's Literal Translation

I did write to you, fathers, because ye have known him who [is] from the beginning; I did write to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God in you doth remain, and ye have overcome the evil.

Bible in Basic English

I have sent a letter to you, fathers, because you have knowledge of him who was from the first. I have sent a letter to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God is in you, and because you have overcome the Evil One.

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Cross references

“fathers”

1 John 2:13

1 John 2:13 · BSB

I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the 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.

“because ye are”

Ephesians 6:10 Colossians 1:11 Philippians 4:13 2 Timothy 2:1

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Colossians 1:11 · BSB

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

2 Timothy 2:1 · BSB

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

“the word”

Psalm 119:11 Colossians 3:16 John 15:7 John 8:31 John 5:38 Hebrews 8:10

Psalm 119:11 · BSB

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

John 15:7 · BSB

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 8:31 · BSB

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

John 5:38 · BSB

nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent.

Hebrews 8:10 · BSB

For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

“ye have overcome”

Revelation 2:7–3

Revelation 2:7–3 · BSB

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.

Also

Revelation 2:3 1 John 1:10

Revelation 2:3 · BSB

Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.

1 John 1:10 · BSB

If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the 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 or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

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