1 John 2:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:27 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:27 — 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. in him: or, in it”
— 1 John 2:27 (KJV)
1 John 2:27 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 2:27
“And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:27: any, teach, things
“The soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his flesh with water.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:27: any, things, even
“And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:27: any, even, hath
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: power: or, the right, or, privilege”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:27: received, any, lie
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:27: abideth, lie, hath
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