1 John 3:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

Beloved, now we are the children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be: but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

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  • 2 Cor 3:18 : 18 But we all, with unveiled faces beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
  • 1 Cor 13:12 : 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then I shall know just as I also am known.
  • Col 3:4 : 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then you also shall appear with him in glory.
  • Phil 3:21 : 21 Who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, according to the working by which he is able even to subdue all things to himself.
  • 2 Pet 1:4 : 4 By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
  • Rom 8:18 : 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
  • Rom 8:29 : 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
  • Ps 17:15 : 15 As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake with your likeness.
  • John 17:24 : 24 Father, I will that those also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which you have given me: for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
  • 1 John 3:1 : 1 Behold, what kind of love the Father has given us, that we should be called the children of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know him.
  • Heb 9:28 : 28 So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and to those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.
  • Matt 5:8 : 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
  • 1 John 2:28 : 28 And now, little children, abide in him, that when he appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
  • Rev 22:4 : 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be on their foreheads.
  • Rom 8:14-15 : 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, Abba, Father.
  • Job 19:26 : 26 And though after my skin, worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh I shall see God,
  • 1 Cor 15:49 : 49 And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.
  • 1 Cor 2:9 : 9 But as it is written, 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.'
  • 2 Cor 4:17 : 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
  • 2 Cor 5:6-8 : 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and prefer to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
  • Gal 3:26 : 26 For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
  • Gal 4:6 : 6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, 'Abba, Father.'
  • Ps 31:19 : 19 Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you; which you have wrought for those who trust in you before the sons of men!
  • Isa 56:5 : 5 Even unto them will I give in my house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
  • Mal 3:2 : 2 But who may endure the day of his coming? And who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap:
  • Ps 16:11 : 11 You will show me the path of life: in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
  • 1 John 5:1 : 1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child born of them.

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    1Behold, what kind of love the Father has given us, that we should be called the children of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know him.

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    3And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

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    28And now, little children, abide in him, that when he appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

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  • 1 John 4:15-17
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    15Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him, and he in God.

    16And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him.

    17In this love has been perfected among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as He is, so are we in this world.

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    12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then I shall know just as I also am known.

  • Col 3:4
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    4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then you also shall appear with him in glory.

  • 2 Cor 3:18
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    18But we all, with unveiled faces beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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    2For the life was revealed, and we have seen it, and testify, and show to you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us;

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    16The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God.

    17And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

    18For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

    19For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

  • 1 John 3:18-19
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    18My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

    19And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

  • 1 John 3:10
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    10In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: whoever does not do righteousness is not of God, nor he who does not love his brother.

  • 2 Cor 5:2-3
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    2For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our dwelling which is from heaven:

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  • 2 Pet 3:13-14
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    13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

    14Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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    13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ;

  • Gal 3:26
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    26For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

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    7Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

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    15Let us, therefore, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think differently, God will reveal even this to you.

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    3And by this we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

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    7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

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    51Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

  • Phil 3:20-21
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    20For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

    21Who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, according to the working by which he is able even to subdue all things to himself.

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    7Little children, let no one deceive you: he who does righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous.

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    14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love his brother abides in death.

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    23And this is his commandment: that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

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    12But as many as received him, to them he gave power to become the children of God, to those who believe in his name:

  • Rom 8:14
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    14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.

  • Eph 3:5
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    5Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

  • 2 Cor 4:6
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    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.