1 JOHN 2:28 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“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.”
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming — the abiding (menō) ensures readiness for the parousia (apokalypsis). Confidence (parrēsia) before Christ at judgment flows from present faithfulness. Shame (aischynē) marks those unfaithful to Christ during his absence.
Church Fathers on 1 John 2:28
You remember, brethren, that yesterday's lesson was brought to a close at this point, that “you have no need that any man teach you, but the unction itself teaches you concerning all things.” Now this, as I am sure ye remember, we so expounded to you, that we who from without speak to your ears, are as workmen applying culture from without to a tree, but we cannot give the increase nor form the fruits: but only He that created and redeemed and called you, He, dwelling in you…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!