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


In Context

9 He who says he is in the light and hates his brother, is in the darkness even until now.

10 He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him.

11 But he who hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and doesn't know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

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

13 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.

14 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.

1 John 2:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:12I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:12I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:12I write to you, children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:12I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:12I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:12I write to you, little children, because the sins have been forgiven you through his name;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:12I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.