1 John 2:28
1 John 2:28 The Message (MSG)
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.
1 John 2:28 King James Version (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.
1 John 2:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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.
1 John 2:28 New Century Version (NCV)
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.
1 John 2:28 American Standard Version (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.
1 John 2:28 New International Version (NIV)
And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 2:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
1 John 2:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
1 John 2:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
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.