1 John 2:26

I have written these things to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25And this is what he has promised us—eternal life.

27But the anointing you received from him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But the same anointing teaches you about all things; it is true, not a lie. So, just as it has taught you, you must abide in him.

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Cross References

Mark 13:22For false christs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen.

2 Corinthians 11:13For such men are false apostles and deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.

Colossians 2:18Let no one who delights in false humility and angelic religion disqualify you. Such a person takes his stand on things he has not seen, being puffed up without reason by the mind of his flesh,

2 Timothy 3:13while evil people and imposters will become worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

1 John 3:7Little children, let no one deceive you: Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:21-28

Concerning Antichrist. ( a. d. 80.) 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard… Read the whole commentary →

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