1 John 2:12-14

1 John 2:12-14

[12] I write  little children,  because  your sins  are forgiven  his  name's  sake.  [13] I write  fathers,  because  ye have known  him that is from  the beginning.  I write  young men,  because  ye have overcome  the wicked one.  I write  little children,  because  ye have known  the Father.  [14] I have written  fathers,  because  ye have known  him that is from  the beginning.  I have written  young men,  because  strong,  and  the word  of God  abideth  in  and  ye have overcome  the wicked one. 

What does 1 John 2:12-14 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

John began this section by affirming the spiritual competence of his readers. He reminded them of their spiritual blessings to motivate them to cultivate intimate fellowship with God.
"Because his readers are Christians and have in part experienced the power of their faith he moves them to nobler efforts; his object is that their "joy may be fulfilled" (cf14)." [1]
This pericope contains two series of three sentences. Each sentence begins, "I am writing to you ... because ..."