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…

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.”

1 John 2:28-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verses 28–1964.

1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.

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.

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.

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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.