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# General Information:
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Here the words "we" and "us" refer to John and all believers. The words "him" and "his" could refer to God the Father or to Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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# Connecting Statement:
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John continues to write about fellowship and shows that it is possible because Jesus goes between believers and the Father.
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# Children
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John was an elderly man and their leader. He used this expression to show his love for them. Alternate translation: "My dear children in Christ" or "You who are as dear to me as my own children" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# I am writing these things
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"I am writing this letter"
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# But if anyone sins
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"But when anyone sins." This is something that is likely to happen.
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# we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the one who is righteous
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The word "advocate" here refers to Jesus. Alternate translation: "we have Jesus Christ, the one who is righteous, who speaks to the Father and asks him to forgive us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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