To young men in Christ

I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one…. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.  I John 2:13b, 14b. First John 2:12-14 is divided into two sets of three addresses each. The two sets are divided by a different tense of the verse, where John first says, "I write unto you," and then, "I have written." The inspired apostle stands at the end of his earthly sojourn, speaking as...