## we know ##

"We" refers to all believers.

## given us understanding ##

"Has enabled us to understand the truth." (UDB)

## we know him who is true, ##

"him" refers to God the Father.

## we are in him ##

See how this was translated in [1 John 2:4](../02/04.md).

## Dear children ##

See how you translated this in [1 John 2:1](../02/01.md).