REASONS FOR WRITING

12 I am writing to you, little children,

since your sins have been forgiven

on account of his name.ak

13 I am writing to you, fathers,

because you have come to know

the one who is from the beginning.al

I am writing to you, young men,

because you have conquered the evil one.am

14 I have written to you, children,

because you have come to know the Father.

I have written to you, fathers,

because you have come to know

the one who is from the beginning.

I have written to you, young men,

because you are strong,

God’s wordan remains in you,

and you have conquered the evil one.