Parallel Verses
Godbey New Testament
And now, little children, abide in him; in order that, if he may appear, we may have boldness, and not shrink with embarrassment from him in his presence.
New American Standard Bible
Now,
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
So now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears
International Standard Version
Even now, little children, abide in him. Then, when he appears, we will have confidence and will not turn away from him in shame when he comes.
A Conservative Version
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is made known, we may have confidence, and not be shamed by him at his coming.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Now, little children (believers, dear ones), remain in Him [with unwavering faith], so that when He appears [at His return], we may have [perfect] confidence and not be ashamed and shrink away from Him at His coming.
An Understandable Version
And now, little children [i.e., dear ones], continue to live in [fellowship with] Christ, so that when He appears, we may have boldness and not have [any reason] to be ashamed in front of Him at His [second] coming.
Anderson New Testament
And now, little children, abide in him, that when he appears, we may have confidence, and may not be made ashamed by him at his coming.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Daniel Mace New Testament
adhere to that, my dear children, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Darby Translation
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.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and may not be put to shame by him, at his coming.
Goodspeed New Testament
Now, dear children, keep in union with him, so that if he appears, we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame when he comes.
John Wesley New Testament
And now, beloved children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Julia Smith Translation
And now, little children, remain in him; that, when he be manifested, we might have freedom of speech, that we be not shamed from him in his presence.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And now, little children, remain in him, so that whenever he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before him at his coming.
Modern King James verseion
And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He is revealed, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him in His coming.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And now babes, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence and not be made ashamed of him at his coming.
Moffatt New Testament
Remain within him now, my dear children, so that when he appears we may have confidence, instead of shrinking from him in shame at his arrival.
Montgomery New Testament
And now continue to abide in him, my children, so that when he shall appear we may have cheerful confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
NET Bible
And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.
New Heart English Bible
Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Noyes New Testament
And now, my children, abide in him; that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Sawyer New Testament
And now, little children, continue in him, that when he shall appear we may have boldness, and not be put to shame by him at his coming.
The Emphasized Bible
And, now, dear children, abide ye in him, in order that, if he be made manifest, we may have boldness, and not be shamed away from him by his presence.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And now, my dear children, abide in him; that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be put to shame by him at his coming.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Yes, my Children, maintain your union with Christ, so that, whenever he appears, our confidence may not fail us, and we may not be ashamed to meet him at his coming.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
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.
Williams New Testament
And now, dear children, I repeat, you must continue to live in union with Him, so that if He is unveiled, we may have unshaken confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame when He comes.
World English Bible
Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Worrell New Testament
And now, little children, abide in Him; that, if He shall be manifested, we may have confidence, and not be put away from Him with shame at His coming.
Worsley New Testament
And now, little children, abide, I say, in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and may not be ashamed before Him at his coming.
Youngs Literal Translation
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;
Themes
Anointing » The anointing of the lord
not Ashamed » Not ashamed, the righteous
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall have confidence when the lord comes
Nearness to God » Abiding in Christ (select reading john 15)
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Constant abiding
The second coming of Christ » Shall not be ashamed at
Union with Christ » Beneficial results of » Confidence at his coming
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Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 John 2:28
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Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Children
27 And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him. 28 And now, little children, abide in him; in order that, if he may appear, we may have boldness, and not shrink with embarrassment from him in his presence. 29 If you may know that he is righteous, know that every one doing righteousness has been born of him.
Phrases
Cross References
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it is not yet manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he may be made manifest, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is.
1 John 4:17
In this the divine love has been made perfect in us, that we may have boldness in the day of the judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Colossians 3:4
when Christ, your life, may appear, then will you also appear with him in glory.
1 John 2:1
My little children, I write these things to you, in order that you may not sin. And if any one may sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God:
Mark 8:38
For whosoever may be ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and wicked generation, the Son of man shall also be ashamed of him, when He may come in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing, except you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Peter 5:4
and chief Shepherd having appeared, you shall receive a crown of glory which will never fade away.
Romans 9:33
as has been written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
1 Corinthians 1:7
so that you are deficient in no spiritual gift; awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Corinthians 15:23
But each one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; then they who are Christ's, at His coming:
1 Thessalonians 3:13
in order to establish your hearts blameless in holiness in the presence of God even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints: amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:14
that you keep the commandment, spotless and pure, unto the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 Timothy 4:8
finally there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: not only to me, but to all those who with divine love, do love his appearing.
Titus 2:13
looking for the blessed hope even the appearing of the glory of our great God and our Saviour Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ, having once been offered up to bear away the sins of many, will appear the second time apart from sin unto salvation to those expecting him.
1 Peter 1:7
that the trial of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, however being tried by the fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ:
2 Peter 3:4-12
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for from the day when the fathers fell asleep, all things remain as from the beginning of creation.
1 John 5:14
And this is the assurance which we have toward him, that, if we may ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Revelation 1:7
Behold, he is coming with clouds; and every eye shall behold him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will wail at him; yes, Amen.