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1 John 2

1 John 2:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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12
I write
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
, little children
teknion (Greek #5040)
an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
KJV usage: little children.
Pronounce: tek-nee'-on
Origin: diminutive of 5043
, because
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
your
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
sins
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hamartia (Greek #266)
a sin (properly abstract)
KJV usage: offence, sin(-ful).
Pronounce: ham-ar-tee'-ah
Origin: from 264
are forgiven you
aphiemi (Greek #863)
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
KJV usage: cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
Pronounce: af-ee'-ay-mee
Origin: from 575 and ἵημι (to send; an intensive form of εἶμι, to go)
for
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
name’s
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
y sake
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
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Psa. 25:11• 11For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. (Psa. 25:11)
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Luke 24:47• 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47)
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Acts 10:43• 43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. (Acts 10:43)

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Forgiveness,
Sin

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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write.
1 John 2:7,13‑14,21• 7Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.
 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.
 21I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. (1 John 2:7,13‑14,21)
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1 John 1:4• 4And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. (1 John 1:4)
little.
1 John 2:1• 1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (1 John 2:1)
your.
1 John 1:7,9• 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:7,9)
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Psa. 32:1‑2• 1<<A Psalm of David, Maschil.>> Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
 2Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. (Psa. 32:1‑2)
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Luke 5:20• 20And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. (Luke 5:20)
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Luke 7:47‑50• 47Wherefore 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.
 48And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
 49And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
 50And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:47‑50)
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Luke 24:47• 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47)
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Acts 4:12• 12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
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Acts 10:43• 43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. (Acts 10:43)
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Acts 13:38• 38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: (Acts 13:38)
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Rom. 4:6‑7• 6Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
 7Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. (Rom. 4:6‑7)
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Eph. 1:7• 7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Eph. 1:7)
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Col. 1:14• 14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: (Col. 1:14)
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Psa. 25:11• 11For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. (Psa. 25:11)
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Psa. 106:8• 8Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known. (Psa. 106:8)
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Jer. 14:7• 7O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name's sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee. (Jer. 14:7)
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Eph. 4:32• 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Eph. 4:32)
• Having established the two great principles, obedience and love, as proofs of the possession of the divine nature, of Christ known as life, and of our abiding in Him, the Apostle goes on to address Christians personally and to show us the position, on the ground of grace, in three different degrees of ripeness. {v.13-27} (“1 John 2” by J.N. Darby)
• He begins by calling all the Christians to whom he was writing “children,” a term of affection in the loving and aged Apostle. (“1 John 2” by J.N. Darby)
• In the 1st, 12th, and 28th verses, the word {little children} includes all saints. (“Notes on 1 John 2:12-28” by J.N. Darby)
• A person that is not forgiven, the epistle does not apply to. He takes that ground in writing to them. (“Notes on 1 John 2:12-28” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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12
I write to you, children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

W. Kelly Translation

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12
Ia writeb to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven you for his name’s sake.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The arrangement of verses 12-29 in the RV is objectionable. It gives evidence that the structure of the Epistle was not understood. For 12 is the comprehensive address to all the family of God (teknia) on the ground of their sins forgiven for Christ’s name. Then 13 divides the family into the three classes of (1) fathers, (2) young men, and (3) babes (paidia), respectively and each group specifically addressed again in (1)14, (2) 14-17, and (3) 18-27; then in verses 28 and 29 resuming the general designation to the entire family. Clearly therefore, if this be true as I feel assured, a new paragraph should not begin at 18 as in the RV.
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There is no doubt that the weight of external evidence is greatly in favour of egrapsa, "I wrote," but there is sufficient testimony in support of graphō "I write." This, in my judgment, is demanded by internal considerations, easily mistaken by superficial scribes who in all probability changed the form of the verb to suit their perversion through ignorance. The truth intended is perfectly clear, though ancients and moderns agree in missing it. There is first the word graphō, "I write," to the little children or entire family; the apostle writes to all because their sins are forgiven them for His name’s sake. Then follows to each section, fathers, young men, and babes, thrice graphō, "I write." But next is thrice repeated the form egrapsa, "I wrote," which goes over the ground again, with increasing enlargement to the "young men" (14-17) and to the "babes" (18-27), after which the comprehensive "little children" is resumed in the Epistle, as it had preceded.