1That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we looked at, and our hands touched concerning the word of life.2The life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.3What we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.4We write these things so that our joy may be complete.