1 John 3:2 cpdv — Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does app…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. "

— 1 John 3:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 3 — Context

1

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we would be called, and would become, the sons of God. Because of this, the world does not know us, for it did not know him.

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Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

3

And everyone who holds this hope in him, keeps himself holy, just as he also is holy.

4

Everyone who commits a sin, also commits iniquity. For sin is iniquity.

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And you know that he appeared in order that he might take away our sins. For in him there is no sin.

1 John 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:2 say?
1 John 3:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. ”
Where is 1 John 3:2 in the Bible?
1 John 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:2 in?
1 John 3:2 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 3:2?
1 John 3:2 reads (CPDV): “Most beloved, we are now the sons of God. But what we shall be then has not yet appeared. We know that when he does appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. ” 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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