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# Connecting Statement:
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Starting in verse 29, John introduces the idea of being born into God's family. The previous verses show that believers continue to sin; this part shows that believers also have the new nature, which cannot sin. It continues to show how believers can recognize each other.
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# As for you
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This marks John's telling them something else about how they should live as followers of Jesus instead of following those who are against Christ.
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# the anointing
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This refers to "God's Spirit." See the note about "anointing" in [1 John 2:20](./20.md).
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# as his anointing teaches you everything
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Here the word "everything" is a generalization. AT: "because his anointing teaches you everything that you need to know" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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# remain in him
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To remain in someone means to continue to have fellowship with him. See how you translated "remains in God" in [1 John 2:5-6](./04.md). AT: "continue to have fellowship with him" or "stay joined with him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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