1 John
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
1 John 3:2
1 John 3:2 (KJV) speaks to child of God, hope in Christ, and glory to come — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Colossians 1:27“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
Colossians 3:4
Common questions
What does 1 John 3:2 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 3:2 reads: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." The verse speaks to child of God, hope in Christ, and glory to come. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 John 3:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." is 1 John 3:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 3:2?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 3:2 include Colossians 1:27, 1 John 3:1, and 1 Corinthians 2:9. Reading them alongside 1 John 3:2 deepens the theme of child of God.
How can I pray with 1 John 3:2?
Read 1 John 3:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.