Paragraph 2:26–27

Read 2:26–27 in both Berean Standard Bible and Good News Translation. Compare the two versions.

Paragraph Theme: John finishes this section by repeating his appeal to his readers to live according to the truth which they have been taught and to remain in union with Christ. This is a summary of the section 1:5–2:27.

2:26a

these things: (Pronoun Reference) This refers to what John has written in 2:18–25.

2:26b

about those who: (Meaning) John was not just writing about these people, he was warning his readers against them.

deceive you: (Meaning) Those who had left the church were trying to deceive the Christians with false teachings about the gospel.

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