Translation Comparison

1 John 2:28

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The verse 1 John 2:28 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 John 2:28 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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.
American Standard VersionASV	And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.
English Revised VersionERV	And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	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.
World English BibleWEB	Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And now, little children, remain in him, that when he may be manifested, we may have boldness, and may not be ashamed before him, in his presence;
American King James VersionAKJV	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.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	And now, dear children, continue in union with Him; so that, if He re-appears, we may have perfect confidence, and may not shrink away in shame from His presence at His Coming.

King James Bible

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.

English Revised Version

ERV

And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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.

World English Bible

WEB

Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And now, little children, remain in him, that when he may be manifested, we may have boldness, and may not be ashamed before him, in his presence;

American King James Version

AKJV

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.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

And now, dear children, continue in union with Him; so that, if He re-appears, we may have perfect confidence, and may not shrink away in shame from His presence at His Coming.

King James Bible

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.

English Revised Version

ERV

And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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.

World English Bible

WEB

Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And now, little children, remain in him, that when he may be manifested, we may have boldness, and may not be ashamed before him, in his presence;

American King James Version

AKJV

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.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

And now, dear children, continue in union with Him; so that, if He re-appears, we may have perfect confidence, and may not shrink away in shame from His presence at His Coming.