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1 John 3

1 John 3:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
, 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
are we
esmen (Greek #2070)
we are
KJV usage: are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.
Pronounce: es-men'
Origin: first person plural indicative of 1510
the sons
teknon (Greek #5043)
a child (as produced)
KJV usage: child, daughter, son.
Pronounce: tek'-non
Origin: from the base of 5098
z of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, 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
it doth
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
not yet
oupo (Greek #3768)
not yet
KJV usage: hitherto not, (no...) as yet, not yet.
Pronounce: oo'-po
Origin: from 3756 and 4452
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
what
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
we shall be
esomai (Greek #2071)
will be
KJV usage: shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
Pronounce: es'-om-ahee
Origin: future of 1510
: but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
we know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
, when
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 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 shall be
esomai (Greek #2071)
will be
KJV usage: shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
Pronounce: es'-om-ahee
Origin: future of 1510
like
homoios (Greek #3664)
similar (in appearance or character)
KJV usage: like, + manner.
Pronounce: hom'-oy-os
Origin: from the base of 3674
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)
c; for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
we shall see
optanomai (Greek #3700)
which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of 3708 to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from 991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from 1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while 2300, and still more emphatically its intensive 2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and 4648 a watching from a distance)
KJV usage: appear, look, see, shew self.
Pronounce: op-tan'-om-ahee
Origin: of the primary (middle voice) ὄπτομαι (op'-tom-ahee)
d 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)
as
kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
he is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
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Rom. 8:14,18• 14for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, *these* are sons of God.
 18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us. (Rom. 8:14,18)
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1 Cor. 15:49• 49And as we have borne the image of the one made of dust, we shall bear also the image of the heavenly one. (1 Cor. 15:49)
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Phil. 3:21• 21who shall transform our body of humiliation into conformity to his body of glory, according to the working of the power which he has even to subdue all things to himself. (Phil. 3:21)
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2 Peter 1:4• 4through which he has given to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:4)
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Job 19:26• 26And if after my skin this shall be destroyed, yet from out of my flesh shall I see +God; (Job 19:26)
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Psa. 17:15• 15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. (Psa. 17:15)
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Matt. 5:8• 8Blessed the pure in heart, for *they* shall see God. (Matt. 5:8)
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1 Cor. 13:12• 12For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face; now I know partially, but then I shall know according as I also have been known. (1 Cor. 13:12)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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now are we the.
1 John 3:1• 1See what love the Father has given to us, that we should be called the children of God. For this reason the world knows us not, because it knew him not. (1 John 3:1)
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1 John 5:1• 1Every one that believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God; and every one that loves him that has begotten loves also him that is begotten of him. (1 John 5:1)
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Isa. 56:5• 5even unto them will I give in my house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off. (Isa. 56:5)
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Rom. 8:14‑15,18• 14for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, *these* are sons of God.
 15For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
 18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us. (Rom. 8:14‑15,18)
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Gal. 3:26• 26for ye are all God's sons by faith in Christ Jesus. (Gal. 3:26)
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Gal. 4:6• 6But because ye are sons, God has sent out the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father. (Gal. 4:6)
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Psa. 31:19• 19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sons of men! (Psa. 31:19)
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Rom. 8:18• 18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us. (Rom. 8:18)
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1 Cor. 2:9• 9but according as it is written, Things which eye has not seen, and ear not heard, and which have not come into man's heart, which God has prepared for them that love him, (1 Cor. 2:9)
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1 Cor. 13:12• 12For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face; now I know partially, but then I shall know according as I also have been known. (1 Cor. 13:12)
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2 Cor. 4:17• 17For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory; (2 Cor. 4:17)
when.
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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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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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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Psa. 17:15• 15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. (Psa. 17:15)
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Rom. 8:29• 29Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brethren. (Rom. 8:29)
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1 Cor. 15:49• 49And as we have borne the image of the one made of dust, we shall bear also the image of the heavenly one. (1 Cor. 15:49)
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Phil. 3:21• 21who shall transform our body of humiliation into conformity to his body of glory, according to the working of the power which he has even to subdue all things to himself. (Phil. 3:21)
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2 Peter 1:4• 4through which he has given to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:4)
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Job 19:26• 26And if after my skin this shall be destroyed, yet from out of my flesh shall I see +God; (Job 19:26)
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Psa. 16:11• 11Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore. (Psa. 16:11)
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Matt. 5:8• 8Blessed the pure in heart, for *they* shall see God. (Matt. 5:8)
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John 17:24• 24Father, as to those whom thou hast given me, I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. (John 17:24)
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1 Cor. 13:12• 12For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face; now I know partially, but then I shall know according as I also have been known. (1 Cor. 13:12)
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2 Cor. 3:18• 18But *we* all, looking on the glory of the Lord, with unveiled face, are transformed according to the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit. (2 Cor. 3:18)
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2 Cor. 5:6‑8• 6Therefore we are always confident, and know that while present in the body we are absent from the Lord,
 7(for we walk by faith, not by sight;)
 8we are confident, I say, and pleased rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:6‑8)
• We know that-associated with Jesus as we are in the same relationship with the Father, Himself being our life-we shall be like Him when He appears. (“1 John 3” by J.N. Darby)
• “It doth not yet appear what we shall be.” It has not been seen what we are to be. The apostles saw it for a moment in the transfiguration; but as to the revelation of it, it does not yet appear. (“Notes on 1 John 2:28-29 and 3:1-11” by J.N. Darby)
• “we shall see Him as He is”—not as He will be, but as He is now in heavenly glory at the right hand of God. The flesh could not see this and subsist. Daniel fell as one dead, and John too, at the appearing of it. (“Notes on 1 John 2:28-29 and 3:1-11” by J.N. Darby)
•  “We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” That is, in glory as He is at the Father's right hand, and we shall see Him in that way. (“Notes on 1 John 2:28-29 and 3:1-11” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Beloved, now are we children of God, and what we shall be has not yet been manifestedh; we knowi that if itk is manifested we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

JND Translation Notes

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Actual manifestation is here meant; not merely a revelation for faith.
i
Oida, as ch. 2.29.
k
Or "he."

W. Kelly Translation

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Beloved, now are we God’s children, and not yet was it manifesteda what we shall be. Web know that if he should be manifested we shall be like him, because we shall see him even as he is.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The RV has corrected "it doth not yet appear" into "it is not yet made manifest," though it does not accord with their claim of precision for the aorist, "it never yet was manifested." Of course actual appearing is meant, not making known by the word to faith, for this is already and clearly made; as the next clause indeed declares, without the copula (but) of the T. R., "We know that, if He shall be manifested, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is."
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The word "but" before "we" lacks authority.