9. If we claim to be in the light and hate someone, we are still in the dark.
10. But if we love others, we are in the light, and we don't cause problems for them.
11. If we hate others, we are living and walking in the dark. We don't know where we are going, because we can't see in the dark.
12. Children, I am writing to you,because your sinshave been forgivenin the name of Christ.
13. Parents, I am writing to you,because you have knownthe one who was therefrom the beginning.Young people, I am writing to you,because you have defeatedthe evil one.
14. Children, I am writing to you,because you have knownthe Father.Parents, I am writing to you,because you have knownthe one who was therefrom the beginning.Young people, I am writing to you,because you are strong.God's message is firmin your hearts,and you have defeatedthe evil one.