1 John 2:26
“These things I have written to you concerning those who would lead you astray.”
What does 1 John 2:26 mean?
John is writing to warn his community about false teachers, people who were spreading confusing or damaging ideas about Jesus and faith. He's being protective, like someone you trust pulling you aside to say, "I need you to know what's really going on." The letter before this verse contains tests for truth, ways to recognize who actually follows Jesus and who doesn't. John wants his readers equipped to spot deception, not out of fear but so they can stay grounded in what's real and trustworthy.