## And as for you ##

In 2:27-29 the word "you" is plural and refers to the believers John is writing to. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## the anointing ##

This refers to "God's Spirit." See the note about "anointing" in [1 John 2:20](./20.md).

## as his anointing teaches you ##

"because his anointing teaches you"

## all things ##

Here this phrase is a hyperbole. It could be translated as "everything that you need to know" (UDB) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## remain in him ##

See this phrase was translated in [1 John 2:4](./04.md). How a person remains in Jesus can be made explicit: "remain in him by believing and obeying him." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## Now ##

This word is used here to mark a new part of the letter.

## dear children ##

See how you translated this in [1 John 2:1](./01.md).

## he appears ##

"we see him"

## boldness ##

"confidence"

## before him at his coming ##

The phrase "his coming" refers to when Jesus comes again as the king and judge of the world. This could be translated as "when he returns to judge all people."

## is born of him ##

"is born of God" or "is God's child"