you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and now many antichrists have appeared, then we will learn from the fact that the last time. (Antichrist (Greek) – letters, «opponent of Christ» or «instead of Christ». The opponent of Christ and Christians, who must come before the end of the world, is «the man of sin, the son of perdition» (2 Thess 2:3). In a broad sense, the antichrist is rejecting Jesus Christ and his teaching).
19 They went out from us, but they were not ours; for if they had been ours, they would have remained with us; but [they went out, and] through this it was revealed that not all of us are ours. (It turned out that «not all of our», that is, former comrades-in-arms are pursuing a different policy. But how did God the father not know about it!?).
20 Nevertheless, you have the anointing of the Holy One, and you know all things. (Mention of «anointing from the Saint.» The Messiah (Greek transcription of the Hebrew «Mashiach») – letters. it means «anointed, anointed.» The meaning of this word comes from the ancient customs of anointing with «sacred» oil, symbolizing the transfer of some special spiritual gift. Anointed persons were called persons with the highest spiritual and secular power: kings, priests, prophets. After the fall of the Kingdom of Judah, the word «anointed» came to mean the King of the Last Times. The Greek word «Christ» means the same as the Hebrew word «Messiah» – anointed one).
21 I have written to you not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, [as well as] that every lie is not from the truth. (Truth is not a lie!).
22 Who is a liar if not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist who rejects the Father and the Son. (Former associates reject that Jesus is the Christ, that is, the «anointed one.» Anointing is (most often with olive oil) a way of caring for the body and hair in ancient times. The elevation to the royal dignity, the transfer of the prophetic gift were also accomplished through a special anointing with the sacred olive oil. Therefore, in the New Testament, the word «anoint» acquires a second meaning – «to transmit a spiritual Gift»).
23 Whosoever rejects the Son has neither the Father; but he who confesses the Son has also the Father. (God the father and God the son in conjunction: the two gods).
24 Therefore, what you have heard from the beginning, let it also abide in you; if what you have heard from the beginning abides in you, then you will also abide in the Son and in the Father. (God the father and God the son in conjunction: the two gods).
25 But the promise that he promised us is eternal life. (A vow is a promise of eternal life, a dream of people).
26 This I have written to you about those who deceive you. (Seducers behave «incorrectly»).
27 Nevertheless, the anointing which you have received from him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as this very anointing teaches you everything, and it is true and untrue, what it has taught you, abide in it. («Anointing» has a sacred meaning).
28 Therefore, children, abide in him, so that when he appears, we may have boldness and not be ashamed before him at his coming. (It is necessary to «abide in Him,» that is, to be an obedient toy in the hands of manipulative priests, so that «we may have boldness and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.» Endless suggestion about the second coming of Jesus).
29 If you know that he is righteous, know also that everyone who does the truth is born of him. (Truth-tellers are «born of Him,» that is, from Jesus Christ).
Chapter 3
1 See what kind of love the Father has given us, so that we can be called and be children of God. The world does not know us because it has not known Him. (God the father Yahweh gave love «so that we could be called and be children of God», the suggestion of exclusivity and «being chosen», but the world does not know this yet, since Jesus is unknown).
2 Beloved ones! we are now children of God; but it has not yet been revealed what we will be. We only know that when it opens, we will be like Him, because we will see Him as He is. (The «Children of God» will become like Jesus).
3 And everyone who has this hope in him cleanses himself as he is pure. (Praise of Jesus Christ).
4 Whosoever commits sin also commits iniquity; and sin is iniquity. (Condemnation of sinfulness and iniquity).
5 And you know that he appeared to take away our sins, and that there is no sin in him. (Praise of Jesus Christ).
6 Whosoever abides in him does not sin; whosoever sins has not seen him and has not known him. (Praise of Jesus Christ).
7 Kids! let no one deceive you. Whoever does the truth is righteous, just as He is righteous. (Praise of Jesus Christ).
8 Whoever commits sin is of the devil, because the devil sinned first. This is why the Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil. (The «Son of God» is fighting the slanderous devils, who, however, were created by his father! Not all of the oppositionists believed that Jesus was «the son of God»).
9 Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, because his seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. («God’s children» are sinless).
10 The children of God and the children of the devil are recognized as follows: anyone who does not do righteousness is not of God, nor does he love his brother. (And the devil has children!).
11 For this is the gospel that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another (mentioning the gospel).
12 Not like Cain, who was of the evil one and killed his brother. And why did you kill him? Because his deeds were evil, but his brother’s deeds were righteous. (References to the Old Testament history).
13 Do not be surprised, my brethren, if the world hates you. (The original Christians were persecuted).
14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers; he who does not love his brother remains in death. (Life, from the point of view of nascent Christianity, meant love for one’s fellow soldiers).
15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; but you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. (The promise of eternal life for all. who behaves «correctly»).
16 We have known love in this, that he laid down his life for us: and we must lay down our lives for our brothers. (Love is interpreted as the fact that «He laid down His soul for us,» that is, he died for his supporters-brothers).
17 But whoever has plenty in the world, but seeing his brother in need, closes his heart from him, – how does the love of God abide in him? (It is necessary to help your fellow supporters).
18 My children! let us love not by word or language, but by deed and truth. (A call to brotherly love, «brothers» means supporters).
19 And this is how we know that we are from the truth, and we calm our hearts before him; (The statement that Jesus Christ is the truth, his supporters are «from the truth,» therefore they calm down).
20 For if our heart condemns us, then [more than God], because God is greater than our heart and knows everything. (Yahweh knows everything).
21 Beloved ones! if our heart does not condemn us, then we have boldness towards God, (the ancient idea that a person thinks with his heart).
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