en_tn/1jn/02/12.md

## dear children ##

See how you translated this in [1 John 2:1](./01.md).

## your sins are forgiven you ##

This can be translated with an active clause: "God has forgiven your sins" (UDB). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## for Christ's name’s sake ##

"Christ's name" is a metonym which refers to Christ and all he has done." This could be translated as "because of what Christ has done for you" (UDB). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## I write to you, fathers ##

The word "fathers" here is a metaphor and refers to mature believers. This could be translated as "I write to you, mature believers."

## you know ##

"you have a relationship with"

## him who is from the beginning ##

"him who has always lived" or "him who has always existed." It refers either to "Jesus" or to "God the Father."

## young men ##

This metaphor refers to those who are no longer new believers and are growing in spiritual maturity. This could be translated as "young believers."

## the word of God remains in you ##

This could be translated as "you know the word of God."

## overcome ##

"conquered" or "victory over" or "defeated" (UDB)