* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
World English Bible (WEB)
I write{G1125}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, fathers{G3962}, because{G3754} ye have known{G1097}{(G5758)} him that is from{G575} the beginning{G746}. I write{G1125}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, young men{G3495}, because{G3754} ye have overcome{G3528}{(G5758)} the wicked one{G4190}. I write{G1125}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, little children{G3813}, because{G3754} ye have known{G1097}{(G5758)} the Father{G3962}.
Strong's King James
I’m writing to you, abbas,
For you truly know the One from the beginning.I’m writing to you, young men,
For you have conquered the evil one.I have written to you, children,
For you truly know the Abba.
The F.O.G*
[13] I'm writing to you, fathers in the faith, because you've known Him who exists from the beginning - you've developed deep spiritual maturity. I'm writing to you, young believers, because you've overcome the evil one - you're experiencing victory in spiritual warfare!I’m writing to you, abba fathers,
For you personally know the One from the beginning.I’m writing to you, young men,
For you have overcome the Evil One.I have written to you, children,
For you personally know the Abba Father.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him who is from the beginning; I write to you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil. I write to you, little youths, because ye have known the Father:
Young's Literal Translation
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