Verse 3

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 John 2:6 : 6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
  • Col 1:5 : 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
  • 2 Pet 3:14 : 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
  • Matt 5:48 : 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
  • Titus 3:7 : 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
  • Heb 6:18 : 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
  • Heb 7:26 : 26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
  • Heb 12:14 : 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
  • 2 Pet 1:4 : 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
  • 1 John 4:17 : 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
  • 2 Thess 2:16 : 16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
  • Luke 6:36 : 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
  • Acts 15:9 : 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
  • Rom 5:4-5 : 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
  • Rom 15:12 : 12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.