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.
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4 additional translationsAnd 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.
And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
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;
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.
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About this book
New Testament1 John — The aged apostle writes to churches in Asia Minor facing docetic teachers who deny the incarnation. Three tests interweave through five short chapters: walk in the light, love the brethren, confess Jesus come in the flesh.
- Author
- The apostle John — same author as the Gospel of John and 2/3 John; early church unanimous
- Date
- Late 1st century, c. AD 85–95, likely written from Ephesus