1 John 2:28

The Passion Translation

And now, dear children, remain in him, so that when he is revealed we may have joyful confidence and not be ashamed when we stand before him at his appearing.

Cross References

Isaiah 25:9

In that day they will say, “Behold! This is our God! We’ve waited for him, and he saved us! This one, the Lord Yahweh—he is worth the wait! We will keep shouting with joy as we find our bliss in his salvation-kiss!”

Isaiah 45:17

But Yahweh saves Israel with everlasting salvation! You will not be put to shame nor disgraced for all eternity!

Matthew 16:27

I, the Son of Man, will one day return with my messengers and in the splendor and majesty of my Father. And then I will reward each person according to what they have done.

Matthew 16:28

But I promise you, there are some standing here now who won’t experience death until they have witnessed the coming of the Son of Man in the presence and the power of the kingdom realm of God!”

Mark 8:38

If you are ashamed of me and my words while living among sinful and faithless people, then I, the Son of Man, will also be ashamed of you when I make my appearance with my holy messengers in the glorious splendor of my Father!”

Romans 9:33

just as it is written: “Be careful! I am setting in Zion a stone that will cause people to stumble, a rock of offense that will make them fall, but believers in him will not experience shame.”

1 Corinthians 1:7

So now you aren’t lacking any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the unveiling of the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One.

1 Corinthians 15:23

But each one in his proper order: Christ, the firstfruits, then those who belong to Christ in his presence.

Ephesians 3:12

we have boldness through him, and free access as kings before the Father because of our complete confidence in Christ’s faithfulness.

Colossians 3:4

And as Christ himself is seen for who he really is, who you really are will also be revealed, for you are now one with him in his glory!

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what will be our confident hope, our exhilarating joy, or our wonderful trophy that we will boast in before our Lord Jesus at his appearing? It is you!

1 Thessalonians 3:13

Then your hearts will be strengthened in holiness so that you may be flawless and pure before the face of our God and Father at the appearing of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. Amen!

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now, may the God of peace and harmony set you apart, making you completely holy. And may your entire being—spirit, soul, and body—be kept completely flawless in the appearing of our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One.

1 Timothy 6:14

that you follow this commission faithfully with a clear conscience and without blemish until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8

There’s a crown of righteousness waiting in heaven for me, and I know that my Lord will reward me on his day of righteous judgment. And this crown is not only waiting for me, but for all who love and long for his unveiling.

Titus 2:13

For we continue to wait for the fulfillment of our hope in the dawning splendor of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus, the Anointed One.

Hebrews 9:28

But when we die we will be face-to-face with Christ, the One who experienced death once for all to bear the sins of many! And now to those who eagerly await him, he will appear a second time; not to deal with sin, but to bring us the fullness of salvation.

1 Peter 1:7

But these only reveal the sterling core of your faith, which is far more valuable than gold that perishes, for even gold is refined by fire. Your authentic faith will result in even more praise, glory, and honor when Jesus the Anointed One is revealed.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Shepherd-King appears, you will win the victor’s crown of glory that never fades away.

1 John 2:1

You are my dear children, and I write these things to you so that you won’t sin. But if anyone does sin, we continually have a forgiving Redeemer who is face-to-face with the Father: Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

1 John 3:2

Beloved, we are God’s children right now; however, it is not yet apparent what we will become. But we do know that when it is finally made visible, we will be just like him, for we will see him as he truly is.

1 John 3:21

My delightfully loved friends, when our hearts don’t condemn us, we have a bold freedom to speak face-to-face with God.

1 John 4:17

By living in God, love has been brought to its full expression in us so that we may fearlessly face the day of judgment, because all that Jesus now is, so are we in this world.

1 John 5:14

Since we have this confidence, we can also have great boldness before him, for if we ask anything agreeable to his will, he will hear us.

Revelation 1:7

Behold! He appears within the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. And all the people of the earth will weep with sorrow because of him. And so it is to be! Amen.