1 John 3:2
My friends, we are already God's children; however what we shall become hasn't been revealed just yet. But we do know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he really is.
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3All those who have this hope in them make sure they are pure, just as he is pure.
Cross References
Job 19:26Even though my skin is destroyed, in my body I shall see God.
Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall see your face in all its goodness. When I awake, I will be so pleased to see you face to face.
Isaiah 56:5I will give them, in my house and within my walls, a place to remember them and a reputation better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting reputation that will never fade.
Matthew 5:8Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.
Romans 8:14All those who are led by the Spirit of God are God's children.
Romans 8:29For God, choosing them in advance, set them apart to be like his Son, so that the Son would be the first of many brothers and sisters.
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 →