I am not writing these things in order to confound you, but in order to admonish you, as my dearest sons
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King James Version
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.English Standard Version
I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children.New International Version
I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children.