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I write to you, dear children, because your sins are forgiven through Christ.
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I write to you, parents, because you know the One who existed from the beginning. I write to you, young people, because you have defeated the Evil One.
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I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I write to you, parents, because you know the One who existed from the beginning. I write to you, young people, because you are strong; the teaching of God lives in you, and you have defeated the Evil One.