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I John 3:3

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And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 3

this hope--of being hereafter "like Him." Faith and love, as well as hope, occur in Jo1 3:11, Jo1 3:23. in--rather, "(resting) upon Him"; grounded on His promises. purifieth himself--by Christ's Spirit in him (Joh 15:5, end). "Thou purifiest thyself, not of thyself, but of Him who comes that He may dwell in thee" [AUGUSTINE]. One's justification through faith is presupposed. as he is pure--unsullied with any uncleanness. The Second Person, by whom both the Law and Gospel were given.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 3

The apostle here magnifies the love of God in our adoption (Jo1 3:1, Jo1 3:2). He thereupon argues for holiness (Jo1 3:3), and against sin (v. 4-19). He presses brotherly love (Jo1 3:11-18). How to assure our hearts before God (Jo1 3:19-22). The precept of faith (Jo1 3:23). And the good of obedience (Jo1 3:24).

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Strong's Concordancev. 3

καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ταύτῃ (taútēi, G5026) — (towards or of) this ἐλπίς (elpís, G1680) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἁγνίζω (hagnízō, G48) — to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally) ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that ἐκεῖνος (ekeînos, G1565) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are ἁγνός (hagnós, G53) — properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect

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II Corinthians 7:1rank 33

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

I John 2:6rank 22

Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

II Peter 3:14rank 19

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

Matthew 5:48rank 14

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Hebrews 12:14rank 10

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 7:26rank 9

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Colossians 1:5rank 6

the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel

Acts 15:9rank 6

He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Titus 3:7rank 4

so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

II Peter 1:4rank 4

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

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