1 John 3:3
And every one, that hath this hope in Him, purifieth himself, even as He is pure.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
In Context
4Every one that committeth sin, transgresseth the law; for sin is the violation of the law.
Cross References
Luke 6:36be ye therefore merciful as your heavenly Father also is merciful.
Romans 5:4and patience experience,
2 Corinthians 7:1Having therefore, my beloved, these promises, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:16And may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts,
Hebrews 6:18that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to fail, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us;
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all men; and holiness, without which none 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 →