1 John 2:12 · KJV
“I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.”
— 1 John 2:12
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him {that is} from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
1 John 2 — Context
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. {occasion...: Gr. scandal}
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
13I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him {that is} from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him {that is} from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
Cross References
Acts 10:43
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Acts 13:38
Be it known unto you therefore, men {and} brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Psalms 106:8
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Psalms 25:11
For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it {is} great.
Luke 7:47-50
Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, {the same} loveth little.
Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, {even} the forgiveness of sins: