# General Information:

Here the words "we," "us," and "our" refer to John and those who had been with Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])

# That which we have seen and heard we declare also to you

"We say to you also what we have seen and heard"

# have fellowship with us. Our fellowship is with the Father

"be our close friends. We are friends with God the Father"

# Our fellowship

It is not clear if John is including or excluding his readers. You may translate this either way.

# Father ... Son

These are important titles that describe the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

