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1 John 2:28 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
, little children
teknion (Greek #5040)
an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
KJV usage: little children.
Pronounce: tek-nee'-on
Origin: diminutive of 5043
, abide
meno (Greek #3306)
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
KJV usage: abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
Pronounce: men'-o
Origin: a primary verb
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
; that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
, when
hotan (Greek #3752)
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
KJV usage: as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
Pronounce: hot'-an
Origin: from 3753 and 302
he shall appear
phaneroo (Greek #5319)
to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: appear, manifestly declare, (make) manifest (forth), shew (self).
Pronounce: fan-er-o'-o
Origin: from 5318
, we may have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
confidence
parrhesia (Greek #3954)
all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
KJV usage: bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).
Pronounce: par-rhay-see'-ah
Origin: from 3956 and a derivative of 4483
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
be ashamed
aischunomai (Greek #153)
to feel shame (for oneself)
KJV usage: be ashamed.
Pronounce: ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee
Origin: from αἶσχος (disfigurement, i.e. disgrace)
before
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
at
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
coming
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
parousia (Greek #3952)
a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
KJV usage: coming, presence.
Pronounce: par-oo-see'-ah
Origin: from the present participle of 3918
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1 John 2:1• 1My children, these things I write to you in order that ye may not sin; and if any one sin, we have a patron with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; (1 John 2:1)
when.
1 John 3:2• 2Beloved, now are we children of God, and what we shall be has not yet been manifested; we know that if it is manifested we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2)
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Mark 8:38• 38For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the Son of man also be ashamed when he shall come in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. (Mark 8:38)
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Col. 3:4• 4When the Christ is manifested who is our life, then shall *ye* also be manifested with him in glory. (Col. 3:4)
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1 Tim. 6:14• 14that thou keep the commandment spotless, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ; (1 Tim. 6:14)
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2 Tim. 4:8• 8Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:8)
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Titus 2:13• 13awaiting the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
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Heb. 9:28• 28thus the Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear to those that look for him the second time without sin for salvation. (Heb. 9:28)
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1 Peter 1:7• 7that the proving of your faith, much more precious than of gold which perishes, though it be proved by fire, be found to praise and glory and honour in the revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)
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1 Peter 5:4• 4And when the chief shepherd is manifested ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:4)
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Rev. 1:7• 7Behold, he comes with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they which have pierced him, and all the tribes of the land shall wail because of him. Yea. Amen. (Rev. 1:7)
have.
1 John 3:21• 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God, (1 John 3:21)
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1 John 4:17• 17Herein has love been perfected with us that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, that even as *he* is, *we* also are in this world. (1 John 4:17)
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Isa. 25:9• 9And it shall be said in that day, Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah, we have waited for him; we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. (Isa. 25:9)
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Isa. 45:17• 17Israel shall be saved by Jehovah with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded, unto the ages of ages. (Isa. 45:17)
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Rom. 9:33• 33according as it is written, Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence: and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed. (Rom. 9:33)
at his.
Mal. 3:2• 2But who shall endure the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? For he will be like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' lye. (Mal. 3:2)
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Mal. 4:5• 5Behold, I send unto you Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and terrible day of Jehovah. (Mal. 4:5)
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1 Cor. 1:7• 7so that ye come short in no gift, awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ; (1 Cor. 1:7)
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1 Cor. 15:23• 23But each in his own rank: the first-fruits, Christ; then those that are the Christ's at his coming. (1 Cor. 15:23)
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1 Thess. 3:13• 13in order to the confirming of your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (1 Thess. 3:13)
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1 Thess. 5:23• 23Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly: and your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 5:23)
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2 Peter 3:4‑12• 4and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for from the time the fathers fell asleep all things remain thus from the beginning of the creation.
 5For this is hidden from them through their own wilfulness, that heavens were of old, and an earth, having its subsistence out of water and in water, by the word of God,
 6through which waters the then world, deluged with water, perished.
 7But the present heavens and the earth by his word are laid up in store, kept for fire unto a day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
 8But let not this one thing be hidden from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
 9The Lord does not delay his promise, as some account of delay, but is longsuffering towards you, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
 10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, and the elements, burning with heat, shall be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it shall be burnt up.
 11All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,
 12waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements, burning with heat, shall melt? (2 Peter 3:4‑12)
• The appearing of Jesus. This introduces the Lord in the full revelation of His character and gives rise to the scrutiny of the pretensions of those who called themselves by His name. (“1 John 2” by J.N. Darby)
• You get here God in Christ so before the apostle's mind, that he says “Him,” without saying who He is. (“Notes on 1 John 2:28-29 and 3:1-11” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And now, children, abide in him, that ifd he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.

JND Translation Notes

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"If " (so 3 John 10) sets out what supposes and depends on the fact, not referring to time. Here, if at any moment it happened, we should be so and so. if that, this might be too.

W. Kelly Translation

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And now, dear childrena, abide in him that, if he be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.

WK Translation Notes

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See note to {vi 26664}{/vi}.