But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
Read it in contextAntichrists and abiding
Start reading at 1 John 2:18 (1 John 2:18 to 1 John 2:29).
An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
The departure of some and denial concerning Jesus lead to an appeal to remain in the message heard from the beginning and abide in Him.
2:18Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
2:19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
2:21I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
2:22Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
2:23Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
2:24Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
2:25And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
2:26These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
2:27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
2:28And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
2:29If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
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Who
Who wrote the book? John the apostle is the traditional author, associated with the eyewitness testimony and teaching also found in the Gospel of John. Biblical references: 1 John 1:1; 1 John 1:3. Historical source: Anchor Bible Dictionary, John, Epistles of. traditionally held
Who was present or being addressed in this passage? In the surrounding chapter context (1 John 1:1–2:29): The writer addresses his Christian readers as children and beloved, explaining fellowship and obedience and warning about those who departed from the community. stated in the text
Who was the book written to? Believers in the name of the Son of God, addressed as children and beloved, facing false teaching and a separation within their community. No city is named. Biblical references: 1 John 2:19; 1 John 4:1; 1 John 5:13. stated in the text
What
What is the topic of this reading unit? Antichrists and abiding. Read 1 John 2:18 through 1 John 2:29 as a connected unit. interpretation
How does it contribute to the book? The departure of some and denial concerning Jesus lead to an appeal to remain in the message heard from the beginning and abide in Him. interpretation
When
When are the events or message set? The writing addresses current claims, departures, and conduct among its readers without supplying a calendar date. book background
Where
What is the book’s geographic setting? No city of destination or composition is explicitly named. book background
Where does the context start?
This passage sits in Antichrists and abiding (1 John 2:18 to 1 John 2:29).
Start reading at 1 John 2:18. An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
How
How does this book connect with Jesus Christ? The writing centers on Jesus Christ come in the flesh, His cleansing and advocacy, and abiding in Him. Love and obedience are presented as tests of claimed fellowship. See 1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 4:2. interpretation
How should this book guide our response? Test claims of fellowship by truth, love, and obedience. Assurance should be read with the letter's calls to abide and its warnings about deception. interpretation
Cited: 1 John 2:18, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 4:2
Who wrote it, and how we know
John the apostleFrom early tradition
What Scripture saysThe letter does not name its author, but claims eyewitness testimony of the Word of life. 1 John 1:1
Early traditionEarly testimony names John the apostle, and the style closely matches the Gospel of John.
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Macro-Structure
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1 John 2
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This letter does not name its writer or a geographical destination. It addresses a believing community as children, fathers, young men, and beloved, testing claims of fellowship through truth about Jesus, obedience, and love.
Connection to the wholeThe departure of some and denial concerning Jesus lead to an appeal to remain in the message heard from the beginning and abide in Him.
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1 John
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This letter does not name its writer or a geographical destination. It addresses a believing community as children, fathers, young men, and beloved, testing claims of fellowship through truth about Jesus, obedience, and love.
Connection to the wholeThe letter tests claims to know God, warns against the world and antichrists, and urges the readers to abide in what they heard.
Connection to the wholeThe community's identity is connected to conduct and love, while competing spiritual claims are tested by their confession concerning Jesus Christ.
Connection to the wholeThe argument connects God's initiating love with mutual love, obedient faith, and the testimony God has given concerning His Son.