1 John 2:28
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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
What Does 1 John 2:28 Mean?
1 John 2:28 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Second Coming.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 2:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 21:36“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”1 John 5:14“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”1 John 4:17“Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”Mark 8:38“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”1 Thessalonians 3:13“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.”1 John 2:6“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”John 1:13“Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”1 John 3:2“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”1 John 3:21“Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.”Psalms 62:8“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”Psalms 119:6“Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”John 15:9“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”Colossians 3:4“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”1 John 2:1“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”1 John 2:27“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”Hebrews 9:28“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”Malachi 3:2“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:”Romans 9:33“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”1 Thessalonians 2:19“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
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