¹ That which was from the beginning - which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched - concerning the word of life. ² Also, the life was made known, and we have seen it, and we bear witness to it. we are announcing to you the eternal life, which was the father, and which has been made known to us. ³ That which we have seen and heard we declare also to you, so you also will have fellowship with us. Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. ⁴ Also, we are writing these things to you so that our joy will be complete