The Glory of Christ's Manifestation

The Glory of the Manifestation. "Abide in Him, that when He shall appear [be manifested, ASV], we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming (I Jn. 2:28). "The deep meaning of the Savior's manifestation is concealed in the word 'appear'. The ASV brings it out to clear light by the word 'manifested' [Peter calls it His "revelation" (I Pet. 1:13; cf. I Jn. 3:2, ASV).  When He was on earth, 'a weary Man and full of woes', there was a veil over His true glory, through which only a few could see. When He comes the second time. He will be seen 'as He is'-'in His glory' (Matt. 25:31; I Jn. 3:2)."