I write (γραφω). Present active indicative, repeated three times, referring to this Epistle. For "the name" see 1. John 3:23; 3. John 1:7. They were loyal to the name of Christ (Matthew 10:22).

Are forgiven (αφεωντα). Doric perfect passive indicative of αφιημ (seen also in Luke 5:20; Luke 5:23) for the usual αφειντα. Τεκνια (little children) probably includes all, as in verse 1. John 2:1.