We are writing to you about the Word of Life, Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our own eyes, Whom we have gazed upon and have touched with our hands,
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains in Him.
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation (Best News Ever).
Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, Who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of His glory.
This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.
God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One Who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
The Life appeared; we have seen it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.
Come and hear, all you who reverently and worshipfully fear God, and I will declare what He has done for