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1 John 2:29

King James Version (KJV)

If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

Translations

1 John 2:29 - Amplified Bible

If you know (perceive and are sure) that He [Christ] is [absolutely] righteous [conforming to the Father's will in purpose, thought, and action], you may also know (be sure) that everyone who does righteously [and is therefore in like manner conformed to the divine will] is born (begotten) of Him [God].

1 John 2:29 - American Standard Version

If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.

1 John 2:29 - Bible in Basic English

If you have knowledge that he is upright, it is clear to you that everyone who does righteousness is his offspring.

1 John 2:29 - Darby Bible

If ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises righteousness is begotten of him.

1 John 2:29 - English Standard Version

If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.

1 John 2:29 - King James Version

If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

1 John 2:29 - La Biblia de las Americas

Si sabéis que El es justo, sabéis también que todo el que hace justicia es nacido de El.

1 John 2:29 - The Message

Once you’re convinced that he is right and righteous, you’ll recognize that all who practice righteousness are God’s true children.

1 John 2:29 - New American Standard Bible

If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.

1 John 2:29 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Si saben que El es justo, saben también que todo el que hace justicia es nacido de El.

1 John 2:29 - World English Bible

If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of him.

1 John 2:29 - Young's Living Translation

if ye know that he is righteous, know ye that every one doing the righteousness, of him hath been begotten.

1 John 2:29 - Additional Comments

"If you know..." here more accurately can be translated, or understood as, "since you know...".
See Ephesians 2:10. We are created in Christ Jesus for good works.
See 1 Cor 1:30. Jesus is our righteousness and sanctification and redemption. We have these because of Him.
The person who is consistent in his practice of righteousness in tough times give good evidence that he is born again.

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