1 John 2:1
2:1 (My little children,
I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.
) But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One,
1 John 2:12-14
Words of Reassurance
2:12 I am writing to you, little children, that your sins have been forgiven because of his name.
2:13 I am writing to you, fathers, that you have known him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young people, that you have conquered the evil one.
2:14 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.