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Berean Standard Bible

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

1 John 2:28

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John has been urging his readers to abide in Christ and not be led astray. He now looks toward Christ's coming as a motive for faithful living.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And now, [my] little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And now, my children, keep your hearts in him; so that at his revelation, we may have no fear or shame before him at his coming.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And now, little children, remain in him, that when he may be manifested, we may have boldness, and may not be ashamed before him, in his presence;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y ahora, hijitos, perseverad en él; para que cuando apareciere, tengamos confianza, y no seamos confundidos de él en su venida.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y ahora, queridos hijos, permanezcan en comunión con el Señor, para que, cuando vuelva, puedan presentarse delante de él seguros y sin tener de qué avergonzarse.

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