1 John 2:28

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እንግዲህ ልጆቼ ሆይ! እርሱ በሚገለጥበት ጊዜ ሳንፈራ በድፍረት እንድናየውና በሚመጣበት ቀን በፊቱ እንዳናፍር በእርሱ ኑሩ፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse from 1 John says that we should stay close to Jesus so when he comes back, we won't feel ashamed or scared but will have confidence in him. It's like staying near your best friend at a scary movie.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek with your best friend. This verse tells us to stick close to our friend (Jesus) so that when the game ends, we don't feel left out or scared of showing up. Instead, we can be happy and proud because we stayed close.

Historical Background

The Apostle John wrote this letter around 90 AD to early Christians who were facing challenges in their faith. He wanted them to remember their commitment to Jesus amidst the difficulties they encountered.

Living It Out Today

Think of a time when you had a big exam or presentation coming up and felt nervous about it. This verse reminds us that by staying close to God, we can face those situations with confidence rather than fear or shame.

Topics

• faithfulness
• confidence
• Jesus' return
• shame
• hope
• commitment

Related Verses

• John 15:4
• Ephesians 3:12
• Colossians 3:1-4
• Matthew 24:30
• Luke 21:27

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'abide' mean in this context?

'Abide' means to remain or stay close. In the context of faith, it's about consistently following and relying on God.

How can we apply this verse practically in our daily lives?

We can apply this by regularly praying, reading the Bible, and living according to Jesus' teachings to stay close to him every day.

What does it mean 'not be ashamed before him at his coming'?

It means that we should live our lives in a way that is aligned with God’s will so that when Christ returns, we won't feel regret or shame for how we've lived.

Who wrote 1 John and why was it written?

The Apostle John wrote this letter to encourage early Christians facing challenges in their faith. It reinforces the importance of abiding in Christ amidst difficulties.