1 John 2:28
“And now, little children, abide in him, that when hee shall appeare, wee may haue confidence, and not bee ashamed before him at his comming.”
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1 John 2:28 Context
26These things haue I written vnto you, concerning them that seduce you. 27But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 28And now, little children, abide in him, that when hee shall appeare, wee may haue confidence, and not bee ashamed before him at his comming. 29If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that euery one which doeth righteousnesse, is borne of him.
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Other Translations for 1 John 2:28
And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- King James Version
Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And now, `my' little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And now, my children, keep your hearts in him; so that at his revelation, we may have no fear or shame before him at his coming.
- Basic English Bible
And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.
- Darby Bible
And now, little children, abide in him; that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- Webster's Bible
And now, dear children, continue in union with Him; so that, if He re-appears, we may have perfect confidence, and may not shrink away in shame from His presence at His Coming.
- Weymouth Bible
Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- World English Bible
And now, ye litle sones, dwelle ye in hym, that whanne he schal appere, we haue a trist, and be not confoundid of hym in his comyng.
- Wycliffe Bible
And now, little children, remain in him, that when he may be manifested, we may have boldness, and may not be ashamed before him, in his presence;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 John 2:28
2:28 And now, beloved children - Having finished his address to each, he now returns to all in general. Abide in him, that we - A modest expression. May not be ashamed before him at his coming - O how will ye, Jews, Socinians, nominal Christians, be ashamed in that day!
People's Bible Notes for 1 John 2:28
1Jo 2:28 Abide in him. By continuing in the truth taught of God.