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Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Now (νυν). Without waiting for the παρουσια or second coming. We have a present dignity and duty, though there is greater glory to…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Beloved, now are we the sons of God. We now, in fact, sustain this rank and dignity, and we may reflect on that with pleasure and gratitud…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE DIVINE BIRTH THE OUTCOME OF GOD’S LOVE (1 John 3:1–3).—The thought of the new birth suddenly fires the Apostle’s mind with reverent…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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;…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Though they are now God’s children, the unveiling of their identity or the complete revelation of their nature still lies in the future (probably o…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Now are we the sons of God. He comes now to what everyone knows and feels; for though the ungodly may not entice us to give up our hope, y…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Beloved, now are we the sons of God
By adoption, secretly in God's predestination, and in the covenant of grace; and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Little does the world know of the happiness of the real followers of Christ. Little does the world think that these poor, humble, despised ones are…

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