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is from the devil

"belongs to the devil" or "is like the devil"

from the beginning

This refers to the very earliest time of creation before humans first sinned. Alternate translation: "since the earliest time of creation" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the Son of God was revealed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God revealed his Son" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

Son of God

This is an important title for Jesus that describes his relationship to God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)