# General Information: In the Old Testament the word "anointing" referred to pouring oil on a person to set him apart to serve God. # But you have an anointing from the Holy One John speaks of the Holy Spirit as if he were "an anointing" that the people have received from Jesus. Alternate translation: "But the Holy One has anointed you" or "But Jesus Christ, the Holy One, has given you his Spirit" # the Holy One "Jesus, the Holy One" # you all know If your language requires you to state what it is that the readers know, be as general as possible. Alternate translation: "you all have knowledge" or "you all know what is true"