Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 5 of 1 John. The conclusion affirms that the Son of God has given understanding to know the true God. The final exhortation, to keep oneself from idols, protects the exclusivity of that relationship with God.
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Kindlein, hütet euch vor den Abgöttern! Amen.
Hijitos, guardaos de los ídolos. Amén.
Petits enfants, gardez-vous des idoles.
Figlioletti, guardatevi dagl’idoli. Amen
Filhinhos, guardai-vos dos ídolos. Amém.
孩子們哪,你們要遠避偶像。
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