1 John 3:2

Translations

Modern

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Beloved, now we are children of God, and what we will be was not yet made manifest. We know that if He should be made manifest, we will be like Him, for we will see Him just as He is.

Latin

Carissimi, nunc filii Dei sumus: et nondum apparuit quid erimus. Scimus quoniam cum apparuerit, similes ei erimus: quoniam videbimus eum sicuti est.

Original

Greek

English

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Notes

1 John 3:1–3

When Christ returns, we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. God’s children bear the image of Christ and will share in his glory (see Romans 8:18–30).
Those who have this hope keep themselves pure, seeking to become more like Christ as they await his glorious return. It is partly for this reason that God’s children will not be ashamed when Christ comes (1 John 2:29).

Theme notes and profiles

Holiness by Relationship Miracles

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…who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
1 Corinthians 13:12
Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
Romans 8:29
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
1 Corinthians 15:49
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.
Revelation 22:4
They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
2 Peter 1:4
Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
1 Corinthians 2:9
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Glossary

Children of God First Letter of John Last Days Rest Second Coming of Christ Transformation

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Adoption: Saints Wait for Final Consummation of Adoption: should Lead to Holiness Adoption: Spiritual Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of a Glorious Resurrection Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Their Adoption Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Glorious Resurrection Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Their Adoption Being Like Christ Glorification Identity Image: Regenerated Into Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Loved Ones in Heaven Righteous: Described Sibling Love The New Birth: Produces Likeness to Christ The Resurrection: Saints In, Shall: Have Bodies Like Christ's The Reward of Saints: Being Glorified with Christ The Second Coming of Christ: Shall be Like Him At The Second Coming of Christ: Shall See Him As he Is, At Titles and Names of Saints: Sons of God Transformation Waiting on the Lord Who we Are Wonderfully Made

1 John 3:2

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