1 John 2:27 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“But 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.”

1 John 2:27 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 John 2:27 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 John 2:27 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.”

1 John 2:27 — World English Bible

1 John 2:27 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him. ”

1 John 2:27 — American Standard Version

1 John 2:27 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and you, the anointing that ye did receive from him, in you it doth remain, and ye have no need that any one may teach you, but as the same anointing doth teach you concerning all, and is true, and is not a lie, and even as was taught you, ye shall remain in him.”

1 John 2:27 — Young's Literal Translation

1 John 2:27 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“and yourselves, the unction which ye have received from him abides in you, and ye have not need that any one should teach you; but as the same unction teaches you as to all things, and is true and is not a lie, and even as it has taught you, ye shall abide in him. ”

1 John 2:27 — Darby Translation

1 John 2:27 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But that anointing which ye receiued of him, dwelleth in you: and ye neede not that any man teach you: but as the same Anoynting teacheth you of all things, and it is true, and is not lying, and as it taught you, ye shall abide in him.”

1 John 2:27 — Geneva Bible

1 John 2:27 in Context — 1 John 2

25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.

27 But 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.

28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

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What Does 1 John 2:27 Mean?

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