1 John 3:3
And every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
In Context
4Whosoever commits sin trangresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Cross References
Luke 6:36Be all of you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Romans 5:4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
2 Corinthians 7:1Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, (o. pneuma) perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which has loved us, and has given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
Hebrews 6:18That 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:
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:2-4
Adoption. ( a. d. 80.) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. The apostle, having shown the dignity of Christ's faithful followers,… Read the whole commentary →