12 I write to you, little children,because your sins are forgiven youfor his name's sake.

13 I write to you, fathers,because you have known himwho is from the beginning.I write to you, young men,because you have overcome the evil one.

14 I wrote to you, little children,because you have known the Father.I wrote to you, fathers,because you have known himwho is from the beginning.I wrote to you, young men,because you are strong,and the word of God abides in you,and you have overcome 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.