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# I am writing to you, fathers
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The word "fathers" here is possibly a metaphor referring to mature believers. Alternate translation: "I am writing to you, mature believers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# you know
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"you have a relationship with"
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# the one who is from the beginning
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"the one who has always lived" or "the one who has always existed." It refers either to "Jesus" or to "God the Father."
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# young men
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This possibly refers to those who are no longer new believers but are growing in spiritual maturity. Alternate translation: "young believers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# overcome
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The writer is speaking of the believers' refusal to follow Satan and of their frustrating his plans as if it were a matter of conquering him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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