⁷ If you remain in me^(A) and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.^(B)

¹⁶ Let the message of Christ^(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom^(B) through psalms,^(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.^(D)

²⁴ As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning^(A) remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.^{(B) 25} And this is what he promised us—eternal life.^(C)

²⁶ I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray.^{(D) 27} As for you, the anointing^(E) 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^(F) and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.^(G)

God’s Children and Sin

²⁸ And now, dear children,^(H) continue in him, so that when he appears^(I) we may be confident^(J) and unashamed before him at his coming.^(K)

²⁹ If you know that he is righteous,^(L) you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.^(M)