1 John 2:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

I am writing to you, dear children, because you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you have known 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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    I have written to you, fathers, because you have known 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 wicked one.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    I have written{G1125} unto you,{G5213} fathers,{G3962} because{G3754} ye know{G1097} him who is from{G575} the beginning.{G746} I have written{G1125} unto you,{G5213} young men,{G3495} because{G3754} ye are{G2075} strong,{G2478} and{G2532} the word{G3056} of{G1722} God{G2316} abideth{G3306} in you,{G5213} and{G2532} ye have overcome{G3528} the evil one.{G4190}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    I have written{G1125}{(G5656)} unto you{G5213}, fathers{G3962}, because{G3754} ye have known{G1097}{(G5758)} him that is from{G575} the beginning{G746}. I have written{G1125}{(G5656)} unto you{G5213}, young men{G3495}, because{G3754} ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} strong{G2478}, and{G2532} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} abideth{G3306}{(G5719)} in{G1722} you{G5213}, and{G2532} ye have overcome{G3528}{(G5758)} the wicked one{G4190}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    I wryte vnto you fathers how that ye have knowe him that was fro the begynnynge. I wryte vnto you youge men how that ye are stronge: and the worde of God abydeth in you and ye have overcome that wicked.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    I haue wrytten vnto you fathers, how that ye haue knowne him, which is fro the begynnynge. I haue wrytten vnto you yonge men, how that ye are stronge, and the worde of God abydeth in you, and ye haue ouercome that wicked.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    I write to you little chyldren, because ye haue knowe the father. I haue written to you fathers, because ye haue knowen hym that is from the begynnyng. I haue written vnto you young men, because, ye are stronge, and the worde of God abydeth in you, and ye haue ouercome the wicked.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    I have written to you, children, that you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, that you have known him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young people, that you are strong, and the word of God resides in you, and you have conquered the evil one.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 John 2:13 : 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
  • Eph 6:10 : 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
  • John 5:38 : 38 Nor do you have His word abiding in you, because you do not believe the one He sent.
  • Ps 119:11 : 11 I have hidden Your word in my heart so that I might not sin against You.
  • John 8:31 : 31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples.
  • John 15:7 : 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
  • Phil 4:13 : 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
  • Col 1:11 : 11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father,
  • Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
  • 2 Tim 2:1 : 1 So then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  • Heb 8:10 : 10 This is the covenant I will establish with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
  • 1 John 1:10 : 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.
  • 2 John 1:2 : 2 Because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever.
  • 3 John 1:3 : 3 For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified to your truth, as you are walking in the truth.
  • Rev 2:3 : 3 You have endured and have shown perseverance, and for my name’s sake, you have labored and have not grown weary.
  • Rev 2:7 : 7 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    12 I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of His name.

    13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.

  • 4 You are from God, little children, and you have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

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    24 As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.

    25 And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

    26 I have written these things to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you.

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    28 And now, dear children, remain in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.

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  • 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them.

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    6 Whoever says they abide in Him must also walk as He walked.

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    20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

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    1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who have come to know the truth.

    2 Because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever.

    3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, in truth and love.

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    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world—those who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.

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  • 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know you have eternal life, and so that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

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    4 We write these things to you so that your joy may be fully complete.

    5 This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

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    17 The world is passing away, along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

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  • 27 And you also must testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

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  • 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death.

  • 14 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

  • 17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness.

  • 2 I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.

  • 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

  • 4 For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.