1 John 3:2
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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 3:2
What Does 1 John 3:2 Mean?
1 John 3:2 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 2 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 Identity, Adoption, Trinity, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 3:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 8:29“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”Philippians 3:21“Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.”Colossians 3:4“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”1 Corinthians 13:12“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”Romans 8:18“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”2 Corinthians 3:18“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.”Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”Psalms 17:15“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”1 Corinthians 15:49“And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.”2 Corinthians 5:1“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”Revelation 22:4“And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.”Romans 8:19“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”2 Peter 1:4“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”1 John 2:28“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 Corinthians 2:9“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”Ephesians 4:24“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”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.”Romans 8:23“And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”1 Corinthians 15:53“For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”
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