Matthew 5:8
New American Standard Bible
8 “Blessed are (A)the pure in heart, for (B)they will see God.
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Matthew 5:8
Amplified Bible
8 “Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.(A)
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Matthew 5:8
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Acts 15:9
New American Standard Bible
9 and (A)He made no distinction between us and them, (B)cleansing their hearts by faith.
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Acts 15:9
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9 and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith [in Jesus].
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Acts 15:9
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James 4:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 (A)Come close to God and He will come close to you. (B)Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and (C)purify your hearts, you (D)[a]double-minded. 9 (E)Be miserable, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom. 10 (F)Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
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- James 4:8 I.e., chronic doubters
James 4:8-10
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8 Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people]. 9 Be miserable and grieve and weep [over your sin]. Let your [foolish] laughter be turned to mourning and your [reckless] joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].
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James 4:8-10
New International Version
8 Come near to God and he will come near to you.(A) Wash your hands,(B) you sinners, and purify your hearts,(C) you double-minded.(D) 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.(E) 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.(F)
Acts 26:18
New American Standard Bible
18 to (A)open their eyes so that they may turn from (B)darkness to light, and from the [a]power of (C)Satan to God, that they may receive (D)forgiveness of sins and an (E)inheritance among those who have been sanctified by (F)faith in Me.’
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- Acts 26:18 Or dominion
Acts 26:18
Amplified Bible
18 to open their [spiritual] eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness and release from their sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified (set apart, made holy) by faith in Me.’(A)
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Acts 26:18
New International Version
18 to open their eyes(A) and turn them from darkness to light,(B) and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins(C) and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’(D)
1 Peter 1:22
New American Standard Bible
22 Since you have (A)purified your souls (B)in obedience to the truth for a (C)sincere love of the brothers and sisters, fervently love one another from [a]the heart,
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- 1 Peter 1:22 Two early mss a pure heart
1 Peter 1:22
Amplified Bible
22 Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
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1 Peter 1:22
New International Version
22 Now that you have purified(A) yourselves by obeying(B) the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply,(C) from the heart.[a]
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- 1 Peter 1:22 Some early manuscripts from a pure heart
1 John 3:3
New American Standard Bible
3 And everyone who has this (A)hope set on Him (B)purifies himself, just as He is pure.
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1 John 3:3
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3 And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).
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1 John 3:3
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Titus 2:14
Amplified Bible
14 who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.(A)
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Daniel 12:10
New American Standard Bible
10 (A)Many will be purged, [a]cleansed, and refined, but the (B)wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but [b]those who (C)have insight will understand.
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- Daniel 12:10 Or whitened
- Daniel 12:10 Or the instructors will
Daniel 12:10
Amplified Bible
10 Many will be purged, purified (made white) and refined, but the wicked will behave wickedly. None of the wicked shall understand, but those who are [spiritually] wise will understand.(A)
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Daniel 12:10
New International Version
10 Many will be purified, made spotless and refined,(A) but the wicked will continue to be wicked.(B) None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.(C)
Malachi 3:2-3
New American Standard Bible
2 “But who can (A)endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a (B)refiner’s fire, and like launderer’s soap. 3 And He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will (C)purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may (D)present to the Lord [a]offerings in righteousness.
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- Malachi 3:3 Or grain offerings
Malachi 3:2-3
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2 But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like launderer’s soap [which removes impurities and uncleanness].(A) 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi [the priests], and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord [grain] offerings in righteousness.
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Malachi 3:2-3
New International Version
2 But who can endure(A) the day of his coming?(B) Who can stand(C) when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire(D) or a launderer’s soap.(E) 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver;(F) he will purify(G) the Levites and refine them like gold and silver.(H) Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness,(I)
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