¹²I am writing to you who are God’s childrenbecause your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.#2:12 Greek through his name. ¹³I am writing to you who are mature in the faith#2:13 Or to you fathers; also in 2:14.because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.I am writing to you who are young in the faithbecause you have won your battle with the evil one. ¹⁴I have written to you who are God’s childrenbecause you know the Father.I have written to you who are mature in the faithbecause you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.I have written to you who are young in the faithbecause you are strong.God’s word lives in your hearts,and you have won your battle with the evil one.