New American Standard Bible 2020
1 John 2:12
12I am writing to you, 1little children, because 2your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name.
1 John 2:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
- New International Version (NIV)I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name's sake.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake.
Context of 1 John 2:12
10The one who loves his brother and sister remains in the Light, and there is nothing in him to cause stumbling. 11But the one who hates his brother or sister is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes. I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. 13I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. 14I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been 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.
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Γράφω ὑμῖν, τεκνία, ὅτι ἀφέωνται ὑμῖν αἱ ἁμαρτίαι διὰ τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 John 2:12
- 1 John 2:7Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard.
- 1 John 1:4These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
- 1 John 2:1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;
- 1 John 1:7but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
- Psalms 32:1How blessed is he whose wrongdoing is forgiven, Whose sin is covered!
- Luke 5:20And seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
- Luke 7:47For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”
- Luke 24:47and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
- Acts 4:12And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.”
- Acts 10:43All the prophets testify of Him, that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.”
- Acts 13:38Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
- Romans 4:6just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
- Ephesians 1:7In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace
- Colossians 1:14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
- Psalms 25:11For the sake of Your name, Lord, Forgive my wrongdoing, for it is great.
- Psalms 106:8Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, So that He might make His power known.
Commentaries on 1 John 2:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12I write unto you, little children - · Beloved children, (see on 1 John 2:1; (note)), those who were probably the apostle's own converts, and members of the Church over which he presided. But it may be applied to young converts in general; those who can call God Abba, Father, by the Holy Spirit: therefore he says of them, that their sins were forgiven them for his name's sake: i.e. on account of Jesus, the Savior, who had died for them, and was now their…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12I write unto you, little children - There has been much difference of opinion among commentators in regard to this verse and the three following verses, on account of their apparent tautology. Even Doddridge supposes that considerable error has here crept into the text, and that a portion of these verses should be omitted in order to avoid the repetition. But there is no authority for omitting any portion of the text, and the passage is very much in…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-14Verses 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-14John describes three groups of Christians at different stages of spiritual growth: God's children, the young in the faith (literally young people), and the mature in the faith (literally fathers).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. little children--Greek, "little sons," or "dear sons and daughters"; not the same Greek as in 1Jo 2:13, "little children," "infants" (in age and standing). He calls ALL to whom he writes, "little sons" (1Jo 2:1, Greek; 1Jo 2:28; 3:18; 4:4; 5:21); but only in 1Jo 2:13, 18 he uses the term "little children," or "infants." Our Lord, whose Spirit John so deeply drank into, used to His disciples (Joh 13:33) the term "little sons," or dear sons and…Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. 1 John 2:12 1 John 2:1 ↩
- 2. 1 John 2:12 Acts 13:38; 1 Cor 6:11 ↩
Commentaries on 1 John 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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