1. What was from the beginning, what we have heard,what we have seen with our eyes,what we have observedand have touched with our hands,concerning the Word of life —
2. that life was revealed, and we have seen itand we testify and declare to youthe eternal life that was with the Fatherand was revealed to us —
3. what we have seen and heardwe also declare to you,so that you may have fellowship along with us;and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.
4. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.