‏ 1 John 5:13

 I have written ( εγραψα ). Not epistolary aorist, but refers to verses 1-12 of this Epistle as in 2:26 to the preceding verses.

 That ye may know ( ινα ειδητε ). Purpose clause with  ινα and the second perfect active subjunctive of  οιδα, to know with settled intuitive knowledge. He wishes them to have eternal life in Christ (Joh 20:31) and to know that they have it, but not with flippant superficiality (2:3ff.).

 Unto you that believe on ( τοις πιστευουσιν εις ). Dative of the articular present active participle of  πιστευω and  εις as in verse 10. For this use of  ονομα (name) with  πιστευω see 3:23; Joh 2:23.

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