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

²⁸ And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

⁷ Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

¹⁸ My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.