1 John 2:28

1 John 2:28. Abide in him; that—we, &c.— St. John says, "Do you abide in him, that we may not be ashamed;" which change of persons may be accounted for thus: "Do you continue true and faithful Christians, that we your apostles and teachers may not be ashamed of our converts, as persons who have lost their labour." Or thus: "Do you remain steadfast, as we do, that we may all appear with courage before our Judge, and not be confounded at his second coming."