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

13 I write unto you, fathers, because all of you have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because all of you have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because all of you have known the Father.

14 I have written unto you, fathers, because all of you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because all of you are strong, and the word (o. logos) of God abides in you, and all of you have overcome the wicked one.

15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love (o. agape) of the Father is not in him.