1 John 3:2

A Conservative Version

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet made known what we will be. But we know that whenever he is made known we will be like him, because we will see him as he is.

Cross References

Philippians 3:21

who will transform the body of our lowliness, in order for it to become similar in form to the body of his glory, according to the working of his power even to subject all things to himself.

Colossians 3:4

When the Christ, our life, is made known, then ye also will be made known with him in glory.

2 Corinthians 3:18

But we all, with unveiled face seeing by reflection the glory of Lord, are transformed into the same likeness from glory to glory, just as from the Spirit of Lord.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see by polished metal, in dimness, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know just as also I was known.

Romans 8:29

Because whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be of similar nature of the form of his Son, in order for him to be the firstborn son among many brothers.

Psalm 17:15

As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy form.

1 Corinthians 15:49

And just as we have worn the form of the earthly, we will also wear the form of the heavenly.

Revelation 22:4

And they will see his face, and his name is on their foreheads.

2 Peter 1:4

Because of which, the precious and greatest promises have been given to us, so that through these ye might become companions of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption in the world in lust.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, What an eye has not seen, and an ear has not heard, and have not arisen in a heart of a man, are things that God prepared for those who love him.

1 John 3:1

Behold what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we may be called children of God. Because of this the world does not know you, because it did not know him.

Galatians 4:6

And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:18

For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not comparable to the glory that is going to be revealed for us.

Galatians 3:26

For ye are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

John 17:24

Father, whom thou gave to me, I desire that where I am, they also may be with me, so that they may see my glory that thou have given me, because thou loved me before the foundation of the world.

Matthew 5:8

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

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is made known, we may have confidence, and not be shamed by him at his coming.

Hebrews 9:28

so also the Christ, having been offered once in order to take up the sins of many, will appear a second time, independent of sin, to those waiting for him for salvation.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our slight momentary affliction works for us an eternal weight of glory from extraordinariness to extraordinariness,

Job 19:26

And after my skin, this [body], is destroyed, then outside my flesh I shall see God,

1 John 5:1

Every man who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten from God, and every man who loves him who begot, also loves him who has been begotten from him.

Psalm 31:19

O how great is thy goodness, which thou have laid up for those who fear thee, which thou have wrought for those who take refuge in thee before the sons of men!

Isaiah 56:5

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

Psalm 16:11

Thou made known to (LXX/NT) me the path of life. Thou will fill me of joy with thy countenance (LXX/NT).

Malachi 3:2

But who can abide the day of his coming? And who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap.

Luke 17:30

It will be according to these things in that day the Son of man is revealed.

Luke 20:36

For neither can they die any more, for they are like the heavenly agents, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

John 1:12

But as many as did accept him, to them he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name,

John 11:52

And not for the nation only, but also that he might gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit itself testifies with our spirit, that we are children of God.

Romans 8:19

For the eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God.

1 John 2:7

Brothers, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment that ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that ye heard from the beginning.

1 John 3:10

By this the children of God are visible, and the children of the devil. Every man not doing righteousness is not of God, and he who is not loving his brother.

1 John 3:21

Beloved, if our heart should not condemn us, we have confidence toward God,

Revelation 2:28

And I will give him the morning star.