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1 John 3:2

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him just as he is.

American Standard Version

Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

Geneva Bible 1599

Dearely beloued, nowe are we the sonnes of God, but yet it is not made manifest what we shall be: and we know that when he shalbe made manifest, we shalbe like him: for we shall see him as he is.

Darby Translation

Beloved, now are we children of God, and what we shall be has not yet been manifested; we know that if it is manifested we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Young's Literal Translation

beloved, now, children of God are we, and it was not yet manifested what we shall be, and we have known that if he may be manifested, like him we shall be, because we shall see him as he is;

Bible in Basic English

My loved ones, now we are children of God, and at present it is not clear what we are to be. We are certain that at his revelation we will be like him; for we will see him as he is.

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Cross references

“now are we the”

Romans 8:18 Galatians 4:6 1 John 3:1 Galatians 3:26 1 John 5:1 Isaiah 56:5

Romans 8:18 · BSB

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

Galatians 4:6 · BSB

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

1 John 3:1 · BSB

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Galatians 3:26 · BSB

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

1 John 5:1 · BSB

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.

Isaiah 56:5 · BSB

I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.

“it”

1 Corinthians 13:12 1 Corinthians 2:9 2 Corinthians 4:17 Psalm 31:19

1 Corinthians 13:12 · BSB

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.

1 Corinthians 2:9 · BSB

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.”

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Psalm 31:19 · BSB

How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!

“when”

Colossians 3:4 Hebrews 9:28 Malachi 3:2

Colossians 3:4 · BSB

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Hebrews 9:28 · BSB

so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Malachi 3:2 · BSB

But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.

“what”

Philippians 3:21 Psalm 17:15 Romans 8:29 1 Corinthians 15:49 2 Peter 1:4

Philippians 3:21 · BSB

who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

Psalm 17:15 · BSB

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Romans 8:29 · BSB

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 · BSB

And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.

2 Peter 1:4 · BSB

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.

“for”

2 Corinthians 3:18 Matthew 5:8 John 17:24 Job 19:26 2 Corinthians 5:6–8 Psalm 16:11

2 Corinthians 3:18 · BSB

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.

Matthew 5:8 · BSB

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

John 17:24 · BSB

Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Job 19:26 · BSB

Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.

2 Corinthians 5:6–8 · BSB

Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.

Psalm 16:11 · BSB

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Also

Revelation 22:4 1 John 2:28

Revelation 22:4 · BSB

They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.

1 John 2:28 · BSB

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

Read 1 John 3