# Now

This word is used here to mark a new part of the letter.

# Now, children

John was an elderly man and their leader. He used this expression to show his love for them. See how you translated this in [1 John 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: "Now, you who are as dear to me as my own children" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# he appears

"we see him"

# boldness

having no fear

# not be ashamed before him

"not be ashamed in his presence"

# at his coming

"when he comes again"