From the blessing of the sacred unction the apostle proceeds in his advice and exhortation to constancy in and with Christ: And now, little children, abide in him , 1 John 2:28. The apostle repeats his kind appellation, little children , which I suppose does not so much denote their diminutiveness as his affection, and therefore, I judge, may be rendered dear children . He would persuade by love, ...