I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God stays in you, and you have overcome the wicked one. Treasury of Scripture fathers. See on ver. 1 John 2:13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men... because ye are. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; 2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. the word. Psalm 119:11 Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you. John 5:38 And you have not his word abiding in you: for whom he has sent, him you believe not. John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; John 15:7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done to you. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs... Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, said the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind... 2 John 1:2 For the truth's sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 John 1:3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brothers came and testified of the truth that is in you, even as you walk in the truth. ye have overcome. Revelation 2:7 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life... *etc:
Context A New Command
7Brothers, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard from the beginning. 8Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shines. 9He that said he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness even until now. 10He that loves his brother stays in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 11But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness has blinded his eyes. 12I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. 13I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father. 14I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God stays in you, and you have overcome the wicked one. Parallel Verses 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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I write unto you, babes, because you have known the Father. I write unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
Darby Bible 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.
King James Bible
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.
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.
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