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Version</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/nasb/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/lsb/1_john/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/amp/1_john/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error]. <a href="/csb/1_john/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge. <a href="/asv/1_john/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things. <a href="/cev/1_john/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Christ, the Holy One, has blessed you, and now all of you understand. <a href="/erv/1_john/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things. <a href="/gwt/1_john/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Holy One has anointed you, so all of you have knowledge. <a href="/gnt/1_john/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> But you have had the Holy Spirit poured out on you by Christ, and so all of you know the truth. <a href="/isv/1_john/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> You have an anointing from the Holy One and know all things. <a href="/net/1_john/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Nevertheless you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/nheb/1_john/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/wbt/1_john/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. <a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for you, you have an anointing from the holy One and have perfect knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_john/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things. <a href="/web/1_john/2.htm">World English Bible</a> You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you have an anointing from the Holy One, and have known all things; <a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you have the anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know. <a href="/ylt/1_john/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and have known all things; <a href="/slt/1_john/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and know all things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But you have the unction from the Holy One, and know all things. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet you have the anointing of the Holy One, and you know everything. <a href="/nabre/1_john/2.htm">New American Bible</a> But you have the anointing that comes from the holy one, and you all have knowledge. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you are enabled to distinguish between men. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And you have an anointing from The Holy One, and you discern every person.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And you have an anointing from the Holy One, and know all things. <a href="/godbey/1_john/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> You have an unction from the Holy One, and you all know. <a href="/haweis/1_john/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> though ye have an unction from the Holy One, and know all things. <a href="/mace/1_john/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As for you who have receiv'd the unction of the holy spirit, you know the whole affair. <a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for you, you have an anointing from the holy One and have perfect knowledge. <a href="/worrell/1_john/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye all know Him. <a href="/worsley/1_john/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And ye have an unction from the holy One, and know all. <a href="/parallel/1_john/2-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=315" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Beware of Antichrists</a> …19They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. 20<a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">however,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echete (V-PIA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">have</a> <a href="/greek/5545.htm" title="5545: chrisma (N-ANS) -- An anointing. From chrio; an unguent or smearing, i.e. the special endowment of the Holy Spirit.">an anointing</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GMS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy One,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">all of you know the truth.</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> 21I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a> The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21-22</a> Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a> that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Ephesians 4:30</a> And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, <a href="/hebrews/10-15.htm">Hebrews 10:15</a> The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First He says: <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a> And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33-34</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a> Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. <a href="/proverbs/1-23.htm">Proverbs 1:23</a> If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things.ye have.<a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a> 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.<a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a> Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.<a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a> Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.the Holy.<a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.<a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Psalm 71:22</a> I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.<a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3</a> For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.and ye.<a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm">Proverbs 28:5</a> Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.<a href="/john/10-4.htm">John 10:4,5</a> And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice… <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/5-14.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/james/5-14.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/31-13.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_john/2-21.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 2</div>1. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">He comforts them against the sins of infirmity.</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments;</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">to love our brothers;</a> 15. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">and not to love the world.</a> 18. <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">We must beware of antichrists;</a> 20. <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">from whose deceits the godly are safe, preserved by perseverance in faith, and holiness of life.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One The term "anointing" refers to the spiritual empowerment and consecration believers receive from God. In the Old Testament, anointing with oil was a symbolic act for priests, prophets, and kings, signifying their divine appointment and empowerment (<a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). In the New Testament, this anointing is understood as the work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells and empowers believers (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21-22</a>). The "Holy One" is a title often used for God, emphasizing His purity and separateness from sin (<a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>). In the context of 1 John, it likely refers to Jesus Christ, who imparts the Holy Spirit to His followers (<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>). This anointing enables believers to discern truth from falsehood, a critical theme in John's epistle as he addresses the presence of false teachers and antichrists (1 <a href="/john/2-18.htm">John 2:18-19</a>).and all of you know the truth The phrase underscores the idea that true believers possess an inherent understanding of divine truth through the Holy Spirit's guidance (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>). This knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational, rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the embodiment of truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). The early church faced challenges from Gnostic teachings, which claimed secret knowledge and denied fundamental truths about Christ's incarnation and deity. John's assurance that "all of you know the truth" serves as a counter to these heresies, affirming that the gospel message is accessible and understandable to all believers, not just a select few. This truth is consistent with the teachings of the apostles and the broader narrative of Scripture, which emphasizes the clarity and sufficiency of God's revelation (<a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the epistle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_one.htm">The Holy One</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, who is the source of the anointing mentioned in the verse. This title emphasizes His divine nature and purity. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_anointing.htm">The Anointing</a> Symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who empowers and enlightens believers, enabling them to discern truth from falsehood. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients</a> Early Christians, likely in Asia Minor, who were facing false teachings and needed reassurance of their faith and understanding of the truth. 5. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals spreading heretical teachings, possibly Gnosticism, which denied the true nature of Christ and confused believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_truth.htm">The Source of Truth</a> Believers have access to the truth through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. This divine empowerment ensures that Christians can discern and adhere to the truth amidst false teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is essential in guiding believers into all truth. This anointing is not just for knowledge but for living out the truth in daily life. <a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_faith.htm">Confidence in Faith</a> Christians can have confidence in their understanding of the truth because of the Holy Spirit's work in their lives. This assurance helps them stand firm against deception. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a> The presence of the Holy Spirit equips believers to recognize and reject false doctrines. It is crucial to remain rooted in Scripture and rely on the Spirit's guidance. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_truth.htm">Unity in Truth</a> The anointing from the Holy One unites believers in the truth, fostering a community that supports and encourages one another in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_anointing_in_1_john_2_20,_27.htm">What is the anointing mentioned in 1 John 2:20, 27?</a> <a href="/q/what's_chrismation's_purpose_in_christianity.htm">What is the purpose of Chrismation in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_greater_than_our_hearts.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'I Am with You Always'?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'anoint_my_head'_mean.htm">What does "You anoint my head with oil" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - The thought of many antichrists suggests that of many Christs; i.e., many who have been anointed χριστοί by the Christ himself. "The false teachers have the spirit of antichrist; ye have a chrism from the Christ." The Johannine καί places the two antithetical groups side by side, while the emphatic ὑμεῖς (comp. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a>) accentuates the contrast. And ye have an anointing from the Holy One. The unction or chrism is the Holy Spirit (<a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a>). As Christ was anointed with the Spirit in all fullness, so each Christian is anointed with him in his measure (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21, 22</a>). The twenty-first 'Catechetical Lecture' of St. Cyril, "On the Holy Chrism," should be read in illustration of this verse. "In apostolic language, each Christian is in due measure himself a Christ, empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit to announce the truth which he has learnt, to apply the atonement which he has received, to establish the kingdom which he believes to be universal" (Westcott). The ἀπό depends on ἔχετε, not on χρίσμα. The Holy One is Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/6-69.htm">John 6:69</a>; <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Acts 3:14</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Revelation 3:7</a>; comp. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>; <a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7, 13</a>). It is hard to decide between three readings: (1) καὶ οἴδατε πάντα, "and ye know all things" necessary to salvation, i.e., "the truth" (verse 21; <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>); (2) καὶ οἴδατε πάντες, "and ye all know" that ye have this anointing; (3) οἴδατε πάντες," ye all know - I did not write to you because ye know not the truth." There is evidence of a fourth variation, πάντας "ye know all" the antichrists. If . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_john/2-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You, ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. however, Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. have ἔχετε (echete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. [an] anointing χρῖσμα (chrisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5545.htm">Strong's 5545: </a> An anointing. From chrio; an unguent or smearing, i.e. the special endowment of the Holy Spirit. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy [One], Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all of you know the truth. οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 2:20 You have an anointing from the Holy (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/2-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 2:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 2:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/2-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 2:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 2:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>