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Connecting Statement:

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.

As for you

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.

the anointing that you received from him remains in you

"Jesus has anointed you with his Spirit, and his Spirit is still with you" or "the Spirit that you received from him still lives within you". See how you translated "anointing" in 1 John 2:20.

as his anointing teaches you everything

"because his anointing teaches you everything that you need to know" or "because his Spirit teaches you everything that you need to know"