And now, little sons, abide in him, so that when he appears, we may have faith, and we may not be confounded by him at his advent
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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.English Standard Version
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink 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.