1 John 2:28

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — John addresses his readers as "little children," issuing a direct exhortation to maintain their union with Christ before His future appearance.

The words — μένετε (menete) translates literally as "do abide," while ἵνα (ina) introduces the purpose clause "so that."

The thread — The connection between abiding in Christ and standing confidently at His return runs through 1 John 4:17 and 1 Thessalonians 3:13, while the contrast with shame at His coming aligns with Mark 8:38.

Why it lands — The text commands believers to stay united with Christ so they will stand without shame when He appears, rather than depending on human instruction or external validation.

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The Greek words

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.

Cross-references

1 John 4:17 In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him.
Mark 8:38 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”
1 Thessalonians 3:13 so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,
Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
Malachi 3:2 But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.
1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?