Introduction: In these closing verses, John is going to recap some things that he has already said but if he emphasizes them, then perhaps we should too. So, let’s see what John considers so important that he is going to say it again. 18a We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; (ref Heb 6:4-6) 18b but He who has been born of God keeps him, and the wicked one does not touch him. (ref John 10:28-30) 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. (ref Phil 3:7-9) 20a And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. (ref John 1:1,14) 20b This is the true God and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.