Berean Standard 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 abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.”
In 1 John 2 the apostle addresses little children, fathers and young men in turn, assuring each group of the standing they have in Christ. He repeats some of the statements.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
King James Version (KJV)
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 (ASV)
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 (BBE)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
I did write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning; I did write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God in you does remain, and you have overcome the evil.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Os he escrito á vosotros, padres, porque habéis conocido al que es desde el principio. Os he escrito á vosotros, mancebos, porque sois fuertes, y la palabra de Dios mora en vosotros, y habéis vencido al maligno.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Les he escrito, padres, porque han conocido al que existe desde el principio. Les he escrito, jóvenes, porque ustedes son fuertes, tienen la palabra de Dios arraigada en sus corazones y han vencido al maligno.
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