1 John 2:14

Contextual Overview

¹² You children, I am writing you because your sins have been forgiven for his sake. ¹² I write to you, children, because [your] sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. ¹² I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. ¹² I am writing to you, little children,Luke 24:47; Acts 4:12; 10:43; 13:38; 1 John 1:7;">[xr] because your sins have been forgivenon account of his name. ¹² 12 I write to you, sons [fn] because forgiven to you are your sins for the sake of his name. ¹² I write to you, ye children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. ¹² I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. ¹² I am writing to you, my children, because you have forgiveness of sins through his name. ¹² I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name's sake. ¹² Litle children, I write vnto you, because your sinnes are forgiuen you for his Names sake.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

fathers: 1 John 2:13

because ye are: Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 1:11, 2 Timothy 2:1

the word: Psalms 119:11, John 5:38, John 8:31, John 15:7, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 8:10, 2 John 1:2, 3 John 1:3

ye have overcome: Revelation 2:7 - Revelation 3:22

Reciprocal: Psalms 37:40 - from Proverbs 20:29 - glory Matthew 13:19 - the wicked Acts 21:16 - an old Romans 15:1 - strong 1 Corinthians 13:13 - abideth 1 John 2:12 - write 1 John 3:12 - of 1 John 5:13 - have I 1 John 5:18 - wicked Revelation 3:12 - overcometh Revelation 12:11 - they overcame

Cross-References

Genesis 10:11
From that land went out Asshur, and built Nineveh, and Rehoboth-Ir, and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
Nimrod also went into Assyria. In Assyria, Nimrod built the cities of Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land he went forth into Ashshur, and built Nineveh, Rechovot-Ir, Kelach,

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and Rehoboth-ir, and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
From that land he went out into Assyria, building Nineveh with its wide streets and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
Out of that lande came Assur, and builded Niniue, and the citie Rehoboth, and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land came Asshur, and builded Niniueh, and the citie Rehoboth, and Calah:

Genesis 10:11
Out of Sinar went forth the Assyrian and built Nineveh, and the city of Rehoboth, and Calah,

Genesis 10:11
From that land he went to Assyria and built the cities of Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah,

Genesis 10:11
Out of that land came Assur, and built Ninevi, and the city Rhooboth, and Chalach,

Gill's Notes on the Bible

I have written unto you, fathers,.... This, with the reason annexed to it, is repeated, to raise the attention of the aged servants of Christ, and to quicken them to a discharge of their duty, who are apt to abate in their zeal, to grow lukewarm and indifferent, to cleave to the world, and to the things of it, which they are cautioned against in 1 John 2:15. The whole of this, with the reason,

because ye have known him [that is] from the beginning, is left out in the Vulgate Latin version, and Complutensian edition.

I have written unto you, young men; this repetition to them, with some additions, is also made, to stir them up the more to love the saints, who are too apt to be carried away with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, warned against in 1 John 2:16;

because ye are strong; not naturally, for sin has sadly weakened human nature, so that a man, by the strength of nature, can do nothing that is spiritually good: nor in themselves, though regenerated, but in Christ, in whom are righteousness and strength; without whom they can do nothing, though they can do all things through him strengthening them; and so are strong in the exercise of grace on him, and in the performance of every duty, being strengthened by him with strength in their souls:

and the word of God abideth in you; either Christ the Logos, the essential Word of God, who might be said to be in them, and abide in them, because his grace was implanted in their hearts, called Christ, formed there, and because he dwelt in their hearts by faith, and lived in them; and hence they had their strength, or came to be so strong as they were, and also overcame Satan, because he that was in them was greater than he that is in the world: or else the Gospel is meant, which cometh not in word only, but in power, has a place in the heart, and works effectually, and dwells richly there; and this is a means of spiritual strength against sin and temptation, and to perform duty, and to stand fast in the truth against the errors and heresies of men and is that piece of spiritual armour, the sword of the Spirit, by which Satan is often foiled, and overcome: hence it follows,

and ye have overcome the wicked one; 1 John 2:16- :.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I have written unto you, fathers, because ... - The reason assigned here for writing to fathers is the same which is given in the previous verse. It would seem that, in respect to them, the apostle regarded this as a sufficient reason for writing to them, and only meant to enforce it by repeating it. The fact that they had through many years been acquainted with the doctrines and duties of the true religion, seemed to him a sufficient reason for writing to them, and for exhorting them to a steadfast adherence to those principles and duties.

I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong ... - The two additional circumstances which he here mentions as reasons for writing to young men are, that they are strong, and that the word of God abides in them. The first of these reasons is, that they were strong; that is, that they were qualified for active and useful service in the cause of the Redeemer. Children were yet too young and feeble to appeal to them by this motive, and the powers of the aged were exhausted; but those who were in the vigor of life might be called upon for active service in the cause of the Lord Jesus. The same appeal may be made now to the same class; and the fact that they are thus vigorous is a proper ground of exhortation, for the church needs their active services, and they are bound to devote their powers to the cause of truth. The other additional ground of appeal is, that the word of God abode in them; that is, that those of this class to whom he wrote had showed, perhaps in time of temptation, that they adhered firmly to the principles of religion. They had not flinched from an open defense of the truths of religion when assailed; they had not been seduced by the plausible arts of the advocates of error, but they had had strength to overcome the wicked one. The reason here for appealing to this class is, that in fact they had showed that they could be relied on, and it was proper to depend on them to advocate the great principles of Christianity.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 14. The word of God abideth in you — Ye have not only thoroughly known and digested the Divine doctrine, but your hearts are moulded into it; ye know it to be the truth of God from the power and happiness with which it inspires you, and from the constant abiding testimony of the Spirit of that truth which lives and witnesses wherever that truth lives and predominates.