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1 John 2:28
The Message
1 John 2:28
The Message
Live Deeply in Christ
28 And now, children, stay with Christ. Live deeply in Christ. Then we’ll be ready for him when he appears, ready to receive him with open arms, with no cause for red-faced guilt or lame excuses when he arrives.
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1 John 2:28
New Living Translation
1 John 2:28
New Living Translation
Living as Children of God
28 And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.
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1 John 2:28
Common English Bible
1 John 2:28
Common English Bible
Remaining until Jesus appears
28 And now, little children, remain in relationship to Jesus, so that when he appears we can have confidence and not be ashamed in front of him when he comes.
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1 John 2:28
New International Version
1 John 2:28
New International Version
God’s Children and Sin
28 And now, dear children,(A) continue in him, so that when he appears(B) we may be confident(C) and unashamed before him at his coming.(D)
The Message (MSG)
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New Living Translation (NLT)
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Common English Bible (CEB)
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New International Version (NIV) 
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