1 John 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:12 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:12 — KJV
“I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.”
— 1 John 2:12 (KJV)
1 John 2:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 2:12
“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? Massah: that is, Temptation Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:12: children, because, name
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:12: children, because, sins
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon his rod.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:12: write, children, name
“But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:12: little, children, because
“And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:12: little, children, name
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