Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
Now,
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.
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 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 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. 29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
Phrases
Cross References
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Mark 8:38
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh 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? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
Malachi 3:2
But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
Romans 9:33
As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
1 Corinthians 1:7
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 15:23
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:14
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 Timothy 4:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Titus 2:13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Hebrews 9:28
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
1 Peter 1:7
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
2 Peter 3:4-12
And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
1 John 5:14
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
Revelation 1:7
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.