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Monday, November 25th, 2024
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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New Living Translation

1 John 2:28

And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Boldness;   Commandments;   Decision;   Fellowship;   Jesus Continued;   Righteous;   Thompson Chain Reference - Abiding in Christ;   Advent;   Ashamed, Not;   Coming, Second Coming of Christ;   Fellowship-Estrangement;   Future, the;   Honour-Dishonour;   Nearness to God;   Not Ashamed;   Second Coming of Christ;   The Topic Concordance - Anointing;   Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ;   Confidence;   Rebirth/being Born Again;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Second Coming of Christ, the;   Union with Christ;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Jesus christ;   Perseverance;   Time;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Appear, Appearance;   Confidence;   Reward;   Second Coming of Christ;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Adoption;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Revelation of John, the;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Boldness;   John, the Letters of;   Second Coming, the;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - John, Epistles of;   John, Theology of;   Shame;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Abiding ;   Boldness;   Confidence;   Heaven;   Impotence;   Incarnation (2);   John Epistles of;   Justification;   Manifestation;   Shame ;   Teaching ;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Children;   John, First Epistle of;   Judgement;   35 Revelation Appearing Manifestation;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Shame;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Judgment the day of;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Judgment;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Ashamed;   Boldness;   Christ, the Exaltation of;   Confidence;   Eschatology of the New Testament;   Immortal;   John, the Epistles of;   Manifest;   Parousia;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for July 30;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
Yes, my dear children, live in him. If we do this, we can be without fear on the day when Christ comes again. We will not need to hide and be ashamed when he comes.
Revised Standard Version
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And nowe babes abyde in him that when he shall appere we maye be bolde and not be made a shamed of him at his commynge.
Hebrew Names Version
Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
New American Standard Bible
Now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not draw back from Him in shame at His coming.
New Century Version
Yes, my dear children, live in him so that when Christ comes back, we can be without fear and not be ashamed in his presence.
Update Bible 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.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
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.
Weymouth's 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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
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.
English Revised 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.
Berean Standard Bible
And now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
Contemporary English Version
Children, stay one in your hearts with Christ. Then when he returns, we will have confidence and won't have to hide in shame.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
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.
Complete Jewish Bible
And now, children, remain united with him; so that when he appears, we may have confidence and not shrink back from him in shame 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.
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 at his coming.1 John 3:2; 4:17;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And now, my sons, continue in him: that when he is manifested we may not he confounded of him, but we may have confidence at his coming.
Murdock Translation
And now, my children, remain ye in him; that so, when he shall be manifested, we may not be ashamed before him, but may have an open countenance at his coming.
King James Version (1611)
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.
New Life Bible
And now, my children, live by the help of Him. Then when He comes again, we will be glad to see Him and not be ashamed.
New Revised Standard
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before him at his coming.
English Standard Version
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And nowe, litle children, abide in him, that when he shall appeare, we may be bolde, and not be ashamed before him at his comming.
George Lamsa Translation
And now, my children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may not be ashamed before him, but have pride at his coming.
J.B. Rotherham 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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear we may have confidence and not be confounded by him at his coming.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And nowe babes abide in him, that when he shal appeare, we may be bolde and not be made ashamed of hym at his commyng.
Good News Translation
Yes, my children, remain in union with him, so that when he appears we may be full of courage and need not hide in shame from him on the Day he comes.
Christian Standard Bible®
So now, little children, remain in him so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
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.
Lexham English 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.
Literal Translation
And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He is revealed we may have confidence, and not be shamed from Him in His coming.
Young's 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;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And now babes, abyde in hi, yt wha he shal appeare, we maye be bolde, & not be made ashamed of him at his commynge.
Mace New Testament (1729)
adhere to that, my dear children, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
THE MESSAGE
And now, children, stay with Christ. Live deeply in Christ. Then we'll be ready for him when he appears, ready to receive him with open arms, with no cause for red-faced guilt or lame excuses when he arrives.
New English Translation
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 King James Version
And now, little children, abide in Him, that when [fn] He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Don't let up and keep going. Keep riding for him as long as your heart beats. Those who ride for him will not want to hide themselves in shame and will be full of courage when he comes riding back over the hill.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
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.

Contextual Overview

28 And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. 29 Since we know that Christ is righteous, we also know that all who do what is right are God's children.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

little: 1 John 2:1

when: 1 John 3:2, Mark 8:38, Colossians 3:4, 1 Timothy 6:14, 2 Timothy 4:8, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 1:7

have: 1 John 3:21, 1 John 4:17, Isaiah 25:9, Isaiah 45:17, Romans 9:33

at his: Malachi 3:2, Malachi 4:5, 1 Corinthians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Peter 3:4-12

Reciprocal: Joshua 2:19 - whosoever Job 11:15 - lift up Job 14:15 - shalt call Psalms 62:8 - Trust Psalms 119:6 - shall I Psalms 119:31 - put me Psalms 119:46 - will not Psalms 119:80 - that I be Joel 2:26 - and my Luke 1:17 - to make Luke 6:48 - the flood Luke 12:9 - shall Luke 21:36 - stand John 1:13 - of God John 15:9 - continue Acts 11:23 - and exhorted Acts 13:43 - persuaded Romans 6:21 - whereof 1 Corinthians 11:26 - till Philippians 1:20 - in nothing 1 Thessalonians 2:19 - in 2 Timothy 4:1 - at 1 John 2:5 - hereby 1 John 2:6 - he 1 John 2:27 - ye shall 1 John 3:6 - abideth

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And now, little children, abide in him,.... The apostle having finished his separate instructions exhortations to the fathers, young men and children, returns to the whole body of the saints in general, whom he addresses, as in 1 John 2:1; under the name of little children; 1 John 2:1- :; and whom he exhorts to abide in Christ, that is, in the exercise of faith on him, of hope in him, and love to him; and to hold to him the head, and to hold fast his word and Gospel, and abide by his truth and ordinances, and adhere to his cause and interest, and not to be moved away on any consideration; to which the following encouragement is given:

that when he shall appear; that is, Christ, who is now hid, and out of the sight of bodily eyes, is in heaven, at the right hand of God; but ere long he will appear a second time, and not only to those that look for him, but even every eye shall see him; and his appearance will be a glorious one, and his saints shall appear in glory with him, and shall be like him, and see him as he is:

we may have confidence; boldness or freedom, as now at the throne of grace, so then at the throne of judgment; where the saints will stand with courage and intrepidity, when the wicked will flee to the rocks and mountains, being filled with amazement, terror, and trembling:

and not be ashamed before him at his coming; they will not be put to shame by him; nor will they be ashamed of their confidence, faith, hope, and expectation; their hope will not make them ashamed, for they will now enjoy what they hoped for; and, notwithstanding all their sins and infirmities, they will not be ashamed, for they will have on the wedding garment, the righteousness of Christ, and will stand before the throne without fault, spot, or blemish; nor will Christ be ashamed of them who have not been ashamed of him and his words, but have confessed him, and have been faithful unto death, and have cleaved to him and his cause with full purpose of heart to the end. Some think ministers of the Gospel are here meant, who, when those that are under their care abide faithful, and persevere to the end, will give up their account with joy; and will have what they have expressed confidence in, and will have their expectations answered, and not disappointed, by having such souls as their joy and crown of rejoicing.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And now, little children - See the notes at 1 John 2:1.

Abide in him; that, when he shall appear - In the end of the world, to receive his people to himself. See the notes at John 14:2-3.

We may have confidence - Greek, boldness - παῤῥησίαν parrēsian. This word is commonly used to denote openness, plainness, or boldness in speaking, Mark 8:32; John 7:4, John 7:13, John 7:26; Acts 2:29; Acts 4:13, Acts 4:29; 2Co 3:12; 2 Corinthians 7:4. Here it means the kind of boldness, or calm assurance, which arises from evidence of piety, and of preparation for heaven. It means that they would not be overwhelmed and confounded at the coming of the Saviour, by its being then found that all their hopes were fallacious.

And not be ashamed before him at his coming - By having all our hopes taken away; by being held up to the universe as guilty and condemned. We feel ashamed when our hopes are disappointed; when it is shown that we have a character different from what we professed to have; when our pretensions to goodness are stripped off, and the heart is made bare. Many will thus be ashamed in the last day, Matthew 7:21-23; but it is one of the promises made to those who truly believe on the Saviour, that they shall never be ashamed or confounded. See the notes at 1 Peter 2:6. Compare Isaiah 45:17; Rom 5:5; 1 Peter 4:16; Mark 8:38.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 28. And now, little children — τεκνια, Beloved children, abide in him-in Christ Jesus. Let his word and spirit continually abide in you, and have communion with the Father and the Son.

That when he shall appear — To judge the world, we may have confidence, παρρησιαν, freedom of speech, liberty of access, boldness, from a conviction that our cause is good, and that we have had proper ground for exultation; and not be ashamed-confounded, when it appears that those who were brought to Christ Jesus, have apostatized, and are no longer found in the congregation of the saints, and consequently are not our crown of rejoicing in the day of the Lord Jesus. Abide in him, that this may not be the case.


 
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