²¹ Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm^(A) in Christ. He anointed^(B) us,

²⁷ As for you, the anointing^(A) you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things^(B) and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.^(C)