1 John 3:2
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.
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3And everyone who holds this hope in him, keeps himself holy, just as he also is holy.
Cross References
Job 19:26And I will be enveloped again with my skin, and in my flesh I will see my God.
Psalms 17:15And he sent forth his arrows and scattered them. He multiplied lightnings, and he set them in disarray.
Isaiah 56:5I will give them a place in my house, within my walls, and a name better than sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name, which will never perish.
Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Romans 8:14For all those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.
Romans 8:29For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:2-4
Adoption. ( a. d. 80.) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. The apostle, having shown the dignity of Christ's faithful followers,… Read the whole commentary →