1 John 2:27

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

But

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ὑμεῖς

G5210

you (as subjective of verb)

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

χρῖσμα

G5545

anointing

an unguent or smearing, i.e., (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the holy spirit

ὃ

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἐλάβετε

G2983

have received

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

ἀπ'

G575

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

αὐτῷ

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#10

ὑμῖν

G5213

you

to (with or by) you

#11

μενεῖτε

G3306

abideth

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

#12

καὶ

G2532

But

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#14

χρείαν

G5532

ye need

employment, i.e., an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

#15

ἔχετε

G2192

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#16

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#17

τις

G5100

any man

some or any person or object

#18

ἐδίδαξεν

G1321

it hath taught

to teach (in the same broad application)

#19

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#20

ἀλλ'

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#21

ὡς

G5613

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

#22

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

αὐτῷ

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#24

χρῖσμα

G5545

anointing

an unguent or smearing, i.e., (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the holy spirit

#25

ἐδίδαξεν

G1321

it hath taught

to teach (in the same broad application)

#26

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#27

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#28

πάντων

G3956

all things

all, any, every, the whole

#29

καὶ

G2532

But

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#30

ἀληθές

G227

truth

true (as not concealing)

#31

ἔστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#32

καὶ

G2532

But

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#33

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#34

ἔστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#35

ψεῦδος

G5579

lie

a falsehood

#36

καὶ

G2532

But

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#37

καθὼς

G2531

even as

just (or inasmuch) as, that

#38

ἐδίδαξεν

G1321

it hath taught

to teach (in the same broad application)

#39

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#40

μενεῖτε

G3306

abideth

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

#41

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#42

αὐτῷ

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 John, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of truth connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about truth, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 John.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood truth. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding truth in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on truth address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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