Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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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Prayers for 1 John 2:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Children
27 You still retain in your hearts the anointing with the Spirit that you received from him, and you do not need to have anyone teach you. But just as that anointing of his teaches you about everything, and as it is true and no falsehood, keep in union with him just as it has taught you to do. 28 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. 29 If you know that he is upright, you may be sure that everyone who acts uprightly is his child.
Phrases
Cross References
1 John 3:2
Dear friends, we are God's children now; it has not yet been disclosed what we are to be. We know that if he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 4:17
Love attains perfection in us, when we have perfect confidence about the Day of Judgment, because here in this world we are living as he lives.
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our true life, shall make his appearance, then you also will appear glorified with him.
1 John 2:1
My dear children, I am writing you this so that you may not sin; yet if anyone does sin, we have in Jesus Christ one who is upright and will intercede for us with the Father.
1 John 3:21
Dear friends, if our consciences do not condemn us, we approach God with confidence,
Mark 8:38
For if anyone is ashamed of me and my teachings in this unfaithful and sinful age, then the Son of Man will be ashamed of him, when he comes back in his Father's glory, with the holy angels."
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what hope or happiness shall we have or what prize to be proud of in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes, except you?
1 Peter 5:4
and when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious wreath that will never fade.
Romans 9:33
as the Scripture says, "See, I will put a stone on Zion to make people stumble, and a rock to trip over, But no one who has faith in it will be disappointed."
1 Corinthians 1:7
and there is no gift that you lack even while you are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to reappear,
1 Corinthians 15:23
But each in his own turn; Christ first, and then at Christ's coming those who belong to him.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
so that your hearts may be strong and faultlessly pure in the sight of our God and Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints!
1 Thessalonians 5:23
May God himself, the giver of peace, consecrate you through and through. Spirit, soul, and body, may you be kept sound, and be found irreproachable when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.
1 Timothy 6:14
to keep his command stainless and irreproachable until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 Timothy 4:8
Now the crown of uprightness awaits me, which the Lord, the upright judge, will award me on that Day, and not only me but also all who have loved and hoped for his appearing.
Titus 2:13
while we wait for the fulfilment of our blessed hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 9:28
so the Christ too, after being offered in sacrifice once for all to carry away the sins of many, will appear again but without any burden of sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him to come and save them.
1 Peter 1:7
they are to show that your faith when tested is found to be more precious than gold, which though it is perishable is tested with fire, and they will bring you praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
2 Peter 3:4-12
and saying, "Where is his promised coming? For ever since our forefathers fell asleep everything has remained as it was from the beginning of creation!"
1 John 5:14
And we have confidence in him, that if we ask him for anything that is in accordance with his will, he will listen to us.
Revelation 1:7
See! He is coming on the clouds, and every eye will see him, even the men who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will lament over him. So it is to be, Amen.