1 John 3:3

New Living Translation

And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:27

To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd.

Matthew 5:48

But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Luke 6:36

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

John 17:19

And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth.

Acts 15:9

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

Romans 15:12

And in another place Isaiah said, “The heir to David’s throne will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hope on him.”

2 Corinthians 7:1

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.

Colossians 1:5

which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

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

Titus 3:7

Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.

Hebrews 12:14

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Hebrews 6:18

So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.

Hebrews 7:26

He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.

James 4:8

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

1 Peter 1:15

But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.

1 Peter 1:3

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation,

2 Peter 1:4

And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.

2 Peter 3:14

And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.

1 John 2:6

Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

1 John 4:17

And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.