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1 John 2:28-1964 bbe — And now, my children, keep your hearts in him; so that at his revelation, we may have no fear or shame before him at hi…

Bible in Basic English

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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.

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If you have knowledge that he is upright, it is clear to you that everyone who does righteousness is his offspring.

— 1 John 2:28-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 2:28-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “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. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. ”

  • ASV

    “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. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him. ”

  • WEB

    “Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of him.”

  • NET

    “Children of God 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. If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.”

  • DRB

    “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. If you know that he is just, know ye, that every one also who doth justice is born of him. ”

  • KJVA

    “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. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. ”

1 John 2 — Context

25

And this is the hope which he gave you, even eternal life.

26

I am writing these things to you about those whose purpose is that you may be turned out of the true way.

27

As for you, the Spirit which he gave you is still in you, and you have no need of any teacher; but as his Spirit gives you teaching about all things, and is true and not false, so keep your hearts in him, through the teaching which he has given you.

28

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.

29

If you have knowledge that he is upright, it is clear to you that everyone who does righteousness is his offspring.

1 John 2:28-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:28-1964 say?
1 John 2:28-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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. If you have knowledge that he is upright, it is clear to you that everyone who does righteousness is his offspring.”
Where is 1 John 2:28-1964 in the Bible?
1 John 2:28-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verses 28–1964.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:28-1964.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:28-1964 in?
1 John 2:28-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 2:28-1964?
1 John 2:28-1964 reads (BBE): “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. If you have knowledge that he is upright, it is clear to you that everyone who does righteousness is his offspring.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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