1 John 2:12 - Exposition

I am writing to you, little children (see on 1 John 2:1 ), because, etc. Beyond reasonable doubt, ὅτι , is "because," not "that," in 1 John 2:12-14 ; it gives the reason for his writing, not the substance of what he has to say (cf. 1 John 2:21 ). For his Name's sake must refer to Christ, not only because of the context, but also of the instrumental διά (cf. 1 John 3:23 ; 1 John 5:13 ; John 1:12 ); and Christ's Name means his character, especially as Saviour. Because they have already partaken of the ἱλασμός ( 1 John 2:2 ), and have had their sins washed away in the blood of Christ ( 1 John 1:7 ), therefore he writes to them this Epistle. Note the perfects throughout, indicating the permanent result of past action: ἀφέωνται ἐγνώκατε νενικήκατε .