1Jo 3:2 | RWP | e4.org | Now ( νυν ). Without waiting for the παρουσια or second coming. We have a present dignity and duty, though there is greater glory to come. It is not yet made manifest ( ουπω εφανερωθη ). First aorist passive indicative of φανεροω . For the aorist indicative with ουπω with a future outlook Brooke notes ; ; ; , . What we shall be ( τ εσομεθα ). Not τινες (who), but τ (what) neuter singular predicate nominative. "This what suggests something unspeakable, contained in the likeness of God" (Bengel). If he shall be manifested ( εαν φανερωθη ). As in , which see. The subject may be Christ as in verse , or the future manifestation just mentioned. Either makes sense, probably "it" here better than "he." Like him ( ομοιο αυτω ). Αυτω is associative instrumental case after ομοιο . This is our destiny and glory ( ), to be like Jesus who is like God ( ). We shall see him even as he is ( οψομεθα αυτον καθως εστιν ). Future middle indicative of οραω . The transforming power of this vision of Christ ( ) is the consummation of the glorious process begun at the new birth ( ).

‏ 1 John 3:2

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

It is not yet made manifest ( ουπω εφανερωθη ). First aorist passive indicative of φανεροω. For the aorist indicative with ουπω with a future outlook Brooke notes Mr 11:2; 1Co 8:2; Heb 12:4; Re 17:10, 12.

What we shall be ( τ εσομεθα ). Not τινες (who), but τ (what) neuter singular predicate nominative. "This what suggests something unspeakable, contained in the likeness of God" (Bengel).

If he shall be manifested ( εαν φανερωθη ). As in 2:28, which see. The subject may be Christ as in verse 9, or the future manifestation just mentioned. Either makes sense, probably "it" here better than "he."

Like him ( ομοιο αυτω ). Αυτω is associative instrumental case after ομοιο. This is our destiny and glory (Ro 8:29), to be like Jesus who is like God (2Co 4:6).

We shall see him even as he is ( οψομεθα αυτον καθως εστιν ). Future middle indicative of οραω. The transforming power of this vision of Christ (1Co 13:12) is the consummation of the glorious process begun at the new birth (2Co 3:18).