* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.
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)
I have written{G1125}{(G5656)} unto you{G5213}, fathers{G3962}, because{G3754} ye have known{G1097}{(G5758)} him that is from{G575} the beginning{G746}. I have written{G1125}{(G5656)} unto you{G5213}, young men{G3495}, because{G3754} ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} strong{G2478}, and{G2532} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} abideth{G3306}{(G5719)} in{G1722} you{G5213}, and{G2532} ye have overcome{G3528}{(G5758)} the wicked one{G4190}.
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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