Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 John 2:20-27
Here, I. The apostle encourages the disciples (to whom he writes) in these dangerous times, in this hour of seducers; he encourages them in the assurance of their stability in this day of apostasy: But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things. We see, 1. The blessing wherewith they were enriched?an unguent from heaven: You have an unction. True Christians are anointed ones, their name intimates as much. They are anointed with the oil of grace, with gifts and spiritual... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 John 2:18-19
Here is, I. A moral prognostication of the time; the end is coming: Little children, it is the last time, 1 John 2:18. Some may suppose that the apostle here addresses the first rank of Christians again; the juniors are most apt to be seduced, and therefore, ?Little children, you that are young in religion, take heed to yourselves that you be not corrupted.? But it may be, as elsewhere, a universal appellation, introductive of an alarm to all Christians: ?Little children, it is the last time;... read more