KJV: 12 I write unto you, little children, because your SINS are forgiven you for his name's sake. 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning.

《新译本》：12孩子们，我写信给你们，因为你们的罪因着主的名已经得到赦免。13父老们，我写信给你们，因为你们认识太初就存在的那一位。