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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.
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 remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
I have written to you, abbas,
For you truly know the One from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
For you are mighty,
For the Word (Logos) of the Elohim remains in you,
And you have conquered the Evil One.
The F.O.G
[14] I've written to you, children, because you've known the Father - you've experienced His parental love. I've written to you, fathers, because you've known Him who is from the beginning - your roots go deep. I've written to you, young believers, because you are strong, God's word lives in you, and you've overcome the evil one!
I have written to you, abba fathers
For you personally know the One who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men
For you are strong,
For the Word of Yahweh abides in you,
And you have overcome the Evil One.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I did write to you, fathers, because ye have known him who is from the beginning; I did write to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God in you doth remain, and ye have overcome the evil.
Young's Literal Translation
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