1 John 2:3-13

3 And in this thing we know, that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

4 He that saith that he knoweth God, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and truth is not in him.

5 But the charity of God is perfect verily in him, that keepeth his word [Forsooth who keepeth his word, verily in him is perfect charity]. In this thing we know, that we be in him, if we be perfect in him.

6 He that saith, that he dwelleth in him, he oweth to walk, as he walked.

7 Most dear brethren, I write to you, not a new commandment, but the old commandment, that ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word, that ye heard.

8 Again I write to you a new commandment, that is true both in him and in you; for darknesses be passed, and very light shineth now [and very light now shineth].

9 He that saith, that he is in light, and hateth his brother, is in darknesses yet [is in darkness till to yet].

10 He that loveth his brother, dwelleth in light, and cause of stumbling is not in him [and offence is not in him].

11 But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesses, and wandereth in darknesses, and knoweth not whither he goeth; for darknesses have blinded his eyes.

12 Little sons, I write to you, that your sins be forgiven to you for his name.

13 Fathers, I write to you, for ye have known him, that is from the beginning. Young men, I write to you, for ye have overcome the wicked. I write to you, young children [I write to you, infants, or young children], for ye have known the Father.