Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 As to you, the unction you received from him remains ever in you, and you need no teaching from any one. But since his unction teaches you concerning all things and is true, and is no lie, abide continually in him, as it has taught you to do. 28 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. 29 If you know that he is righteous you know also that every one who habitually practices righteousness has been born of him.
Phrases
Cross References
1 John 3:2
We are God's children now, beloved; what we shall be has never yet been made manifest. But we know that when he is manifested we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.
1 John 4:17
In this is love made perfect with us, so that we may have cheerful confidence in the Day of Judgment, because we are living in this world as He lives.
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our life, appears, then will you also appear with him in glory.
1 John 2:1
My children, I am writing this to you that you may not continue to sin; but if any one sin, we ever have a Comforter before the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous.
1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence toward God,
Mark 8:38
Whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this unfaithful and wicked generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is my hope, or joy? What is the victor's wreath in which I exult? What but your own selves in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his coming!
1 Peter 5:4
Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory.
Romans 9:33
even as it is written. Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; but he that believes on Him shall not be put to shame.
1 Corinthians 1:7
so that you lack no divine gift, while you are waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:23
But each in his own order; Christ the first-fruits, then those who belong to Christ at his appearing.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
And so may he establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus, with all his saints.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
May the God of peace consecrate you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept altogether faultless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:14
I charge you, keep your commission spotless and irreproachable until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
Titus 2:13
While we look for the blessed hope and epiphany of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 9:28
so also the Christ, after being once for all offered to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, without sin, to those who wait for him for salvation.
1 Peter 1:7
These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:4-12
and say, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the day that our fathers fell asleep everything continues as it was from the beginning of the creation."
1 John 5:14
Now the confidence which we have in him is this, that he listens to us whenever we ask anything that is in accordance with his will.
Revelation 1:7
Behold, he is about to come among the clouds; and every eye will see him, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. So shall it be, Amen.