1 John 2:12-14
New King James Version (NKJV)

Their Spiritual State

12 I write to you, little children,
    Because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s
sake.
13 I write to you, fathers,
    Because you have known Him who is from the
beginning.
I write to you, young men,
    Because you have overcome the wicked one.
I write to you, little children,
    Because you have known the Father.
14 I have written to you, fathers,
    Because you have known Him who is from the
beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
    Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in
you,
    And you have overcome the wicked one.