1 John 2:2-3,28
1 John 2:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
1 John 2:28 King James Version (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.
1 John 2:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.
1 John 2:28 New International Version (NIV)
And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 2:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.
I John 2:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
1 John 2:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments.
1 John 2:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
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.
1 John 2:2-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments.
1 John 2:28 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
1 John 2:1-3 The Message (MSG)
I write this, dear children, to guide you out of sin. But if anyone does sin, we have a Priest-Friend in the presence of the Father: Jesus Christ, righteous Jesus. When he served as a sacrifice for our sins, he solved the sin problem for good—not only ours, but the whole world’s. Here’s how we can be sure that we know God in the right way: Keep his commandments.
1 John 2:28 The Message (MSG)
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.
1 John 2:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.
1 John 2:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.
1 John 2:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
He died in our place to take away our sins, and not only our sins but the sins of all people. We can be sure that we know God if we obey his commands.
1 John 2:28 New Century Version (NCV)
Yes, my dear children, live in him so that when Christ comes back, we can be without fear and not be ashamed in his presence.
1 John 2:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world. And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
1 John 2:28 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.
1 John 2:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature—our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world. And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings).
1 John 2:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now, little children (believers, dear ones), remain in Him [with unwavering faith], so that when He appears [at His return], we may have [perfect] confidence and not be ashamed and shrink away from Him at His coming.
1 John 2:2-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Here’s how we can be sure that we’ve truly come to know God: if we keep his commands.