12 I am writing to you, little children,

since your sins have been forgiven

on account of his name.  *

13 I am writing to you, fathers,

because you have come to know

the one who is from the beginning.  *

I am writing to you, young men,

because you have conquered the evil one.  *

14 I have written to you, children,

because you have come to know the Father.

I have written to you, fathers,

because you have come to know

the one who is from the beginning.

I have written to you, young men,

because you are strong,

God’s word  * remains in you,

and you have conquered the evil one.

15 Do not love the world  * or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.