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1 John 2:20
Expanded Bible
1 John 2:20
Expanded Bible
20 You have the ·gift [L anointing; C probably the Holy Spirit and/or the spiritual gift of the Word of God applied to their hearts; v. 24; 1 Sam. 16:13; Is. 61:1; John 16:13; 2 Cor. 1:21–22] that the Holy One gave you [L from the Holy One; C a reference to God the Father (Ps. 71:22) or more likely Jesus Christ (Mark 1:24; John 6:69)], so you all ·know the truth[a] [or have knowledge; L know].
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- 1 John 2:20 you … truth Some Greek copies read “so you know all things.”
1 John 2:20
King James Version
1 John 2:20
King James Version
20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
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- 1 John 2:20 Some manuscripts and you know all things
1 John 2:20
New King James Version
1 John 2:20
New King James Version
20 But (A)you have an anointing (B)from the Holy One, and (C)you[a] know all things.
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- 1 John 2:20 NU you all know.
1 John 2:20
English Standard Version
1 John 2:20
English Standard Version
20 But you have been (A)anointed by (B)the Holy One, and (C)you all have knowledge.[a]
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- 1 John 2:20 Some manuscripts you know everything
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