^{2 Ref} 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.

^{3 Ref} And every one that hath this hope `set' on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

^{4 Ref} Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

^{2 Ref} My loved ones, now we are children of God, and at present it is not clear what we are to be. We are certain that at his revelation we will be like him; for we will see him as he is.

^{3 Ref} And everyone who has this hope in him makes himself holy, even as he is holy.

^{4 Ref} Everyone who is a sinner goes against the law, for sin is going against the law.

^{2 Ref} Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.

^{3 Ref} Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.

^{4 Ref} Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.