Verse of the Day

　　

1 John 2:12

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

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

I remind you, my dear children: Your sins are forgiven in Jesus' name.

New King James Version

I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake.

New Living Translation

I am writing to you, my dear children, because your sins have been forgiven because of Jesus.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 John 2:12-14

(Read 1 John 2:12-14)

　　As Christians have their peculiar states, so they have peculiar duties; but there are precepts and obedience common to all, particularly mutual love, and contempt of the world. The youngest sincere disciple is pardoned: the communion of saints is attended with the forgiveness of sins. Those of the longest standing in Christ's school need further advice and instruction. Even fathers must be written unto, and preached unto; none are too old to learn. But especially young men in Christ Jesus, though they are arrived at strength of spirit and sound sense, and have successfully resisted first trials and temptations, breaking off bad habits and connexions, and entered in at the strait gate of true conversion. The different descriptions of Christians are again addressed. Children in Christ know that God is their Father; it is wisdom. Those advanced believers, who know Him that was from the beginning, before this world was made, may well be led thereby to give up this world. It will be the glory of young persons to be strong in Christ, and his grace. By the word of God they overcome the wicked one.

　　

1 John 2:12 In-Context

10 Anyone who loves their brother and sisterThe Greek word for "brother and sister" ("adelphos" ) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God's family; also in 3:10; 4:20, 21. lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.

　　11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.

　　12 I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

　　13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.

　　14 I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.