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NASB | 1 John 2:20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:20 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]. |
Subject: What is "the anointing"? |
Bible Note: Hi Mike, I believe that the NT "anointing" is best explained by 2 Cor. 1:21.(also 1 Jn.2:20,27) Note that it is God who anointed us in Christ and gave(sealed) us the Holy Spirit (vs. 22). This anointing is one time just as it was for the OT Levitical priest(Lev. 4:5). I can find no scriptural basis for a "second" or further anointing as some may teach. It might be of interest to note the usage of 2 different Greek words with reference to anointing. The usage of chrio (Strongs 5548) is found in Lk.4:18,Acts 4:27,10:38,and Heb 1:9. It is always used in connection with the Holy Spirit in these verses. The word aleipho (Strongs 218b)is used in Luke 7:46 and John 11:2,12:3. Its reference here is in connection with being annointed with oil, etc. Yours In Christ, BradK |