Ephesians 5:26

Conservative English Version

He made the church holy by the power of his word, and he made it pure by washing it with water.

Cross References

Ezekiel 16:9

I washed the blood off you and rubbed your skin with olive oil.

Ezekiel 36:25

I will sprinkle you with clean water, and you will be clean and acceptable to me. I will wash away everything that makes you unclean, and I will remove your disgusting idols.

Leviticus 14:11

Then the priest will present you and your offerings to me at the entrance to my sacred tent.

Leviticus 16:30

This is the day on which the sacrifice for the forgiveness of your sins will be made in my presence,

Leviticus 8:6

After Moses told Aaron and his sons to step forward, he had them wash themselves.

Zechariah 13:1

In the future there will be a fountain, where David's descendants and the people of Jerusalem can wash away their sin and guilt.

John 13:10

Jesus answered, "People who have bathed and are clean all over need to wash just their feet. And you, my disciples, are clean, except for one of you."

John 15:3

You are already clean because of what I have said to you.

John 15:8

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.

John 17:7

They know that you gave me everything I have.

John 3:5

Jesus answered: I tell you for certain that before you can get into God's kingdom, you must be born not only by water, but by the Spirit.

Acts 22:16

What are you waiting for? Get up! Be baptized, and wash away your sins by praying to the Lord."

Acts 26:18

I want you to open their eyes, so that they will turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then their sins will be forgiven, and by faith in me they will become part of God's holy people."

Romans 10:8

All who are acceptable because of their faith simply say, "The message is as near as your mouth or your heart." And this is the same message we preach about faith.

1 Corinthians 6:11

Some of you used to be like that. But now the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of God's Spirit have washed you and made you holy and acceptable to God.

2 Corinthians 11:2

I am as concerned about you as God is. You were like a virgin bride I had chosen only for Christ.

Ephesians 6:17

Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Hebrews 10:10

So we are made holy because Christ obeyed God and offered himself once for all.

Hebrews 10:14

By his one sacrifice he has forever set free from sin the people he brings to God.

Hebrews 10:22

So let's come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let's keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.

Hebrews 10:29

But it is much worse to dishonor God's Son and to disgrace the blood of the promise that made us holy. And it is just as bad to insult the Holy Spirit, who shows us mercy.

Hebrews 13:12

Jesus himself suffered outside the city gate, so that his blood would make people holy.

Hebrews 4:12

What God has said isn't only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts.

Hebrews 9:14

But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That's why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to death.

James 1:18

He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.

1 Peter 1:2

God the Father decided to choose you as his people, and his Spirit has made you holy. You have obeyed Jesus Christ and are sprinkled with his blood. I pray that God will be kind to you and will keep on giving you peace!

1 Peter 3:21

Those flood waters were like baptism that now saves you. But baptism is more than just washing your body. It means turning to God with a clear conscience, because Jesus Christ was raised from death.

2 Peter 1:9

But if you don't grow, you are like someone who is nearsighted or blind, and you have forgotten that your past sins are forgiven.

1 John 5:6

Water and blood came out from the side of Jesus Christ. It wasn't just water, but water and blood. The Spirit tells about this, because the Spirit is truthful.

Jude 1:1

From Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and the brother of James. To all who are chosen and loved by God the Father and are kept safe by Jesus Christ.