Verse Comparison: 1 John 2:28
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
And now, little children, abide (live, remain permanently) in Him, so that when He is made visible, we may have {and} enjoy perfect confidence (boldness, assurance) and not be ashamed {and} shrink from Him at His coming.
Contemporary English Version
Children, stay one in your hearts with Christ. Then when he returns, we will have confidence and won't have to hide in shame.
Darby English Version
And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.
Good News Bible
Yes, my children, remain in union with him, so that when he appears we may be full of courage and need not hide in shame from him on the Day he comes.
International Standard Version
Even now, little children, abide in him. Then, when he appears, we will have confidence and will not turn away from him in shame at his coming.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New International Version
And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.
New King James Version
And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
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.
Young's Literal Translation
And now, little children, remain in him, that when he may be manifested, we may have boldness, and may not be ashamed before him, in his presence;