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1 John 3:3
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He is pure, and everyone who has this hope in him keeps themselves pure like Christ.
And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
And every man that hath thys hope in him pourgeth him silfe even as he ys pure.
Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
And everyone who has this hope set on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
Christ is pure, and all who have this hope in Christ keep themselves pure like Christ.
And every one that has this hope [set] on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
And every one that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself even as he is pure.
And every man who has this hope fixed on Him, purifies himself so as to be as pure as He is.
And ech man that hath this hope in hym, makith hym silf hooli, as he is hooli.
And every one that hath this hope [set] on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
This hope makes us keep ourselves holy, just as Christ is holy.
And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).
And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
And everyone who has this hope in him makes himself holy, even as he is holy.
And everyone who has this hope in him continues purifying himself, since God is pure.
And every one that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as *he* is pure.
And everyone who has this hope based on him keeps himself pure, just as he is pure.1 John 4:17;">[xr]
And every one who hath in him this hope, purifieth himself, as He is pure.
And every one that hath this hope from him, purifieth himself, as he is pure.
And euery man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himselfe, euen as he is pure.
The person who is looking for this to happen will keep himself pure because Christ is pure.
And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
And euery man that hath this hope in him, purgeth himselfe, euen as he is pure.
Let every man who has this hope in him purify himself, even as he is pure.
And, whosoever hath this hope on him, is purifying himself, just as, He, is pure.
And every one that hath this hope in him sanctifieth himself, as he also is holy.
And euery man that hath this hope in hym, purgeth hym selfe, euen as he also is pure.
Everyone who has this hope in Christ keeps himself pure, just as Christ is pure.
And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself just as he is pure.
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as that one is pure.
And everyone having this hope on Him purifies himself even as that One is pure.
and every one who is having this hope on him, doth purify himself, even as he is pure.
And euery man yt hath this hope in him, pourgeth him selfe, euen as he is pure.
he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
And everyone who has this hope focused on him purifies himself, just as Jesus is pure).
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
This is why we stay away from things that will cast a foul light upon our souls. We keep ourselves pure for the one who is pure.
And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
every: Romans 5:4, Romans 5:5, Colossians 1:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 6:18
purifieth: Acts 15:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 3:14
even: 1 John 2:6, 1 John 4:17, Matthew 5:48, Luke 6:36, Hebrews 7:26
Reciprocal: Psalms 17:15 - with Psalms 71:14 - But Proverbs 21:8 - but Matthew 5:8 - for John 14:3 - I will John 15:18 - General Romans 8:24 - saved 1 Corinthians 13:13 - hope Ephesians 2:12 - having Ephesians 4:4 - as Ephesians 4:24 - righteousness Philippians 4:8 - are pure 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - and patience 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - effectually 1 Timothy 1:5 - a pure 2 Timothy 2:21 - purge Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 2:13 - blessed James 3:17 - first James 4:8 - purify 1 Peter 1:3 - unto 1 Peter 1:13 - hope 1 John 3:7 - even 1 John 5:18 - keepeth Revelation 22:4 - they Revelation 22:14 - Blessed
Cross-References
The man replied, "It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it."
Then the Lord God asked the woman, "What have you done?" "The serpent deceived me," she replied. "That's why I ate it."
Then he said to the woman, "I will sharpen the pain of your pregnancy, and in pain you will give birth. And you will desire to control your husband, but he will rule over you."
And to the man he said, "Since you listened to your wife and ate from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat, the ground is cursed because of you. All your life you will struggle to scratch a living from it.
In the dream God responded, "Yes, I know you are innocent. That's why I kept you from sinning against me, and why I did not let you touch her.
"Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets."
But reach out and take away everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face!"
But reach out and take away his health, and he will surely curse you to your face!"
"Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy, for the hand of God has struck me.
Now regarding the questions you asked in your letter. Yes, it is good to abstain from sexual relations.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And every man that hath this hope in him,.... Or on him, Jesus Christ; for a true hope of that eternal happiness, which lies in likeness to Christ, and in the vision of him, is only founded on his person, blood, righteousness, and sacrifice: and this hope every man has not, only he who is born again; for this grace is implanted in regeneration, when men are of abundant mercy begotten unto it, and have it bestowed upon them as a free grace gift; and which is of great service to them both in life and in death; and among the rest it has this influence and effect upon them, that every such person that has it,
purifieth himself even as he is pure; not that any man can purify or cleanse himself from sin, this is only owing to the grace of God and blood of Christ; nor that any man can be so pure and holy as Christ is, who is free from all sin, both original and actual; but this must be understood either of a man that has faith and hope in Christ, dealing by these with the blood of Christ for purity and cleansing, with whom and which these graces are conversant for such purposes; or of such a person's imitating of Christ in the holiness of his life and conversation, making him his pattern and example, studying to walk as he walked; to which he is the more excited and stimulated by the hope he has of being a Son of God, a dear child of his, and therefore ought to be a follower of him, and walk as Christ walked, in humility; love, patience, and in other acts of holiness; and by the hope he has of being like unto him, and with him in the other world to all eternity: but then this "as" is only expressive of some degree of likeness and similitude, and not perfect equality, which is not to be expected in this, or in the world to come; believers indeed, who have faith and hope in the justifying righteousness of Christ, may, and should consider themselves pure and righteous, and free from sin, as Christ is; being clothed upon with his robe of righteousness, in which they stand without fault before the throne, without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but this does not seem to be the sense of the place here, the argument being to engage the saints to purity and holiness of life and conversation, from the consideration of the great love of God bestowed upon them in their adoption, and from their hope of eternal happiness, as the context shows; see 2 Corinthians 7:1; other arguments follow.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And every man that hath this hope in him - This hope of seeing the Saviour, and of being made like him; that is, every true Christian. On the nature and influence of hope, see the notes at Romans 8:24-25.
Purifieth himself - Makes himself holy. That is, under the influence of this hope of being like the Saviour, he puts forth those efforts in struggling against sin, and in overcoming his evil propensities, which are necessary to make him pure. The apostle would not deny that for the success of these efforts we are dependent on divine aid; but he brings into view, as is often done in the sacred writings, the agency of man himself as essentially connected with success. Compare Philippians 2:12. The particular thought here is, that the hope of being like Christ, and of being permitted to dwell with him, will lead a man to earnest efforts to become holy, and will be actually followed by such a result.
Even as he is pure - The same kind of purity here, the same degree hereafter. That is, the tendency of such a hope is to make him holy now, though he may be imperfect; the effect will be to make him “perfectly” holy in the world to come. It cannot be shown from this passage that the apostle meant to teach that anyone actually becomes as pure in the present life as the Saviour is, that is, becomes perfectly holy; for all that is fairly implied in it is, that those who have this hope in them aim at the same purity, and will ultimately obtain it. But the apostle does not say that it is attained in this world. If the passage did teach this, it would teach it respecting everyone who has this hope, and then the doctrine would be that no one can be a Christian who does not become absolutely perfect on earth; that is, not that some Christians may become perfect here, but that all actually do. But none, it is presumed, will hold this to be a true doctrine. A true Christian does not, indeed, habitually and willfully sin; but no one can pretend that all Christians attain to a state of sinless perfection on earth, or are, in fact, as pure as the Saviour was. But unless the passage proves that every Christian becomes absolutely perfect in the present life, it does not prove that in fact any do. It proves:
(1)That the tendency, or the fair influence of this hope, is to make the Christian pure;
(2)That all who cherish it will, in fact, aim to become as holy as the Saviour was; and,
(3)That this object will, at some future period, be accomplished. There is a world where all who are redeemed shall be perfectly holy.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 John 3:3. And ever man that hath this hope in him — All who have the hope of seeing Christ as he is; that is, of enjoying him in his own glory; purifieth himself-abstains from all evil, and keeps himself from all that is in the world, viz., the lusts of the flesh, of the eye, and the pride of life. God having purified his heart, it is his business to keep himself in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. The apostle does not here speak of any man purifying his own heart, because this is impossible; but of his persevering in the state of purity into which the Lord hath brought him. The words, however, may be understood of a man's anxiously using all the means that lead to purity; and imploring God for the sanctifying Spirit, to "cleanse the thoughts of his heart by its inspiration, that he may perfectly love him, and worthily magnify his name."
As he is pure. — Till he is as completely saved from his sins as Christ was free from sin. Many tell us that "this never can be done, for no man can be saved from sin in this life." Will these persons permit us to ask, how much sin may we be saved from in this life? Something must be ascertained on this subject: 1. That the soul may have some determinate object in view; 2. That it may not lose its time, or employ its faith and energy, in praying for what is impossible to be attained. Now, as he was manifested to take away our sins, 1 John 3:5, to destroy the works of the devil, 1 John 3:8; and as his blood cleanseth from all sin and unrighteousness, 1 John 1:7; 1 John 1:9; is it not evident that God means that believers in Christ shall be saved from all sin? For if his blood cleanses from all sin, if he destroys the works of the devil, (and sin is the work of the devil,) and if he who is born of God does not commit sin, 1 John 3:9, then he must be cleansed from all sin; and, while he continues in that state he lives without sinning against God, for the seed of God remaineth in him, and he cannot sin because he is born, or begotten, of God, 1 John 3:9. How strangely warped and blinded by prejudice and system must men be who, in the face of such evidence as this, will still dare to maintain that no man can be saved from his sin in this life; but must daily commit sin, in thought, word, and deed, as the Westminster divines have asserted: that is, every man is laid under the fatal necessity of sinning as many ways against God as the devil does through his natural wickedness and malice; for even the devil himself can have no other way of sinning against God except by thought, word, and deed. And yet, according to these, and others of the same creed, "even the most regenerate sin thus against God as long as they live." It is a miserable salvo to say, they do not sin so much as they used to do; and they do not sin habitually, only occasionally. Alas for this system! Could not the grace that saved them partially save them perfectly? Could not that power of God that saved them from habitual sin, save them from occasional or accidental sin? Shall we suppose that sin, how potent soever it may be, is as potent as the Spirit and grace of Christ? And may we not ask, If it was for God's glory and their good that they were partially saved, would it not have been more for God's glory and their good if they had been perfectly saved? But the letter and spirit of God's word, and the design and end of Christ's coming, is to save his people from their sins. Dr. Macknight having stated that αγνιζει, purifieth, is in the present tense, most ridiculously draws this conclusion from it: "In this life no one can attain to perfect purity; by this text, therefore, as well as by John 1:8, those fanatics are condemned who imagine they are able to live without sin." Yes, doctor, the men you call fanatics do most religiously believe that, by the grace of Christ cleansing and strengthening them, they can love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and their neighbour as themselves; and live without grieving the Spirit of God, and without sinning against their heavenly Father. And they believe that, if they are not thus saved, it is their own fault. But a blind man must ever be a bad judge of colours.
