1 John 3:2
Dearly beloved, we are now the sons of God; and it hath not yet appeared what we shall be. We know, that, when he shall appear, we shall be like to him: because we shall see him as he is.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
3And every one that hath this hope in him, sanctifieth himself, as he also is holy.
Cross References
Job 19:26And I shall be clothed again with my skin, and in my flesh I will see my God.
Psalms 17:15But as for me, I will appear before thy sight in justice: I shall be satisfied when thy glory shall appear.
Isaiah 56:5I will give to them in my house, and within my walls, a place, and a name better than sons and daughters: I will give them an everlasting name which shall never perish.
Matthew 5:8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
Romans 8:14For whosoever are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Romans 8:29For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated to be made conformable to the image of his Son; that he might be the firstborn amongst many brethren.
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 →