1 John 3:3

New English Translation

And everyone who has this hope focused on him purifies himself, just as Jesus is pure).

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:27

You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

Matthew 5:48

So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

John 17:19

And I set myself apart on their behalf, so that they too may be truly set apart.

Acts 15:9

and he made no distinction between them and us, cleansing their hearts by faith.

Romans 15:12

And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, and the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles, in him will the Gentiles hope.”

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

Colossians 1:5

Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

Titus 3:7

And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 6:18

so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.

Hebrews 7:26

For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

James 4:8

Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.

1 Peter 1:15

but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

2 Peter 1:4

Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

1 John 2:6

The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked.

1 John 4:17

By this love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because just as Jesus is, so also are we in this world.