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We know (οἴδαμεν)
John uses this appeal to knowledge in two forms: we know (1Jo 3:2, 1Jo 3:14; 1Jo 5:18, 1Jo 5:19, 1Jo 5:20); ye know (1Jo 2:20; 1Jo 3:5, 1Jo 3:15).
He that is begotten of God (ὁ γεννηθεὶς ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ)
Lit., was begotten. This exact phrase does not occur elsewhere. Some refer it to the man who is born of God, making it parallel with ὁ γεγεννημένος ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ, he that is begotten of God. Others to Christ, the only-begotten of God. The later is preferable.
That wicked one (ὁ πονηρὸς)
See on 1Jo 2:13. Rev., the evil one.
Toucheth (ἅπτεται)
See on Joh 20:17, the only other passage in John's writings where the verb occurs. Both this verb and θιγγάνω (Col 2:21; Heb 11:28; Heb 12:20) express a touch which exerts a modifying influence upon the object, though θιγγάνω indicates rather a superficial touch. On ψηλαφάω (Act 27:27; Heb 12:18; 1Jo 1:1), see on Luk 24:39. Compare Col 2:21. The idea here is layeth not hold of him.