1 John 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:14 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:14 — KJV
“I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.”
— 1 John 2:14 (KJV)
1 John 2:14 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 2:14
“And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:14: because, young, men
“For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and twenty thousand in one day, which were all valiant men; because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. valiant...: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:14: fathers, because, men
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:14: because, god, wicked
“And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:14: because, men, god
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers: if: Heb. because”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:14: fathers, because, men
Pray 1 John 2:14
Generate a Prayer from 1 John 2:14
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse