1 John 2:27
And as for you ( κα υμεις ). Prolepsis again as in verse 24.Which ye received of him ( ο ελαβετε απ' αυτου ). Second aorist active indicative of λαμβανω, a definite experience, this anointing ( χρισμα ), from Christ himself as in verse 20. This Paraclete was promised by Christ (Joh 14:26; 16:13ff.) and came on the great Pentecost, as they knew, and in the experience of all who yielded themselves to the Holy Spirit.
That any one teach you ( ινα τις διδασκη υμας ). Sub-final use of ινα and the present active subjunctive of διδασκω, "that any one keep on teaching you."
Teacheth you ( διδασκε υμας ). Present active indicative. The Holy Spirit was to bring all things to their remembrance (Joh 14:26) and to bear witness concerning Christ (Joh 15:26; 16:12-15). Yet they need to be reminded of what they already know to be "true" ( αληθες ) and "no lie" ( ουκ εστιν ψευδος ), according to John's habit of positive and negative (1:5). So he exhorts them to "abide in him" ( μενετε εν αυτω, imperative active, though same form as the indicative). Precisely so Jesus had urged that the disciples abide in him (Joh 15:4f.).
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