I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
WEB
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.
YLT
I write to you, little children, because the sins have been forgiven you through his name;
DBT
I write to you, children, because [your] sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament1 John — The aged apostle writes to churches in Asia Minor facing docetic teachers who deny the incarnation. Three tests interweave through five short chapters: walk in the light, love the brethren, confess Jesus come in the flesh.
- Author
- The apostle John — same author as the Gospel of John and 2/3 John; early church unanimous
- Date
- Late 1st century, c. AD 85–95, likely written from Ephesus