en_tn/1jn/03/08.md

is from the devil

"belongs to the devil" or "is like the devil"

from the beginning

This refers to the very earliest time of creation before humans first sinned. Alternate translation: "since the earliest time of creation" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

the Son of God was revealed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God revealed his Son" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

Son of God

This is an important title for Jesus that describes his relationship to God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)