1 John 2:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:28 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:28 — 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.”
— 1 John 2:28 (KJV)
1 John 2:28 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 2:28
“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:28: now, little, before
“But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:28: abide, appear, may
“Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:28: now, children, may
“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:28: abide, appear, may
“And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. obtain...: Heb. be built by her”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:28: now, children, may
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