1 John 2:28

And now, little sons, abide in him, so that when he appears, we may have faith, and we may not be confounded by him at his advent.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

27But as for you, let the Anointing that you have received from him abide in you. And so, you have no need of anyone to teach you. For his Anointing teaches you about everything, and it is the truth, and it is not a lie. And just as his Anointing has taught you, abide in him.

29If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are born of him.

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Cross References

Isaiah 45:17Israel is saved in the Lord by an eternal salvation. You will not be confounded, and you will not be ashamed, even forever and ever.

Malachi 4:5Behold, I will send to you Elijah the prophet, before the arrival of the great and terrible day of the Lord.

Romans 9:33just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in him shall not be confounded.”

1 Corinthians 15:23but each one in his proper order: Christ, as the first-fruits, and next, those who are of Christ, who have believed in his advent.

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, and our joy, and our crown of glory? Is it not you, before our Lord Jesus Christ at his return?

1 Thessalonians 5:23And may the God of peace himself sanctify you through all things, so that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved without blame unto the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:21-28

Concerning Antichrist. ( a. d. 80.) 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard… Read the whole commentary →

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