1 John 2:13b, 14b “I write to you young men because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you young men because you are strong and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.”
Young men here refers to adolescents and young adults who have strived, and continue to strive against the temptations of Satan, winning victory after victory and gaining wisdom and strength as they grow.
1 John 2:12-14 My Life Application Bible suggests that John is writing to believers in all stages of growth. Little children first learn about Christ and become believers. Their sins are forgiven, but they need teaching. The teens and young adults are struggling against Satan and all his wiles, but are growing in strength and wisdom by winning victory after victory. Fathers have been in the faith for a long time and are now able to teach the children and young adults. The cycle starts over and the church grows.
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