“Blessed are (A)the pure in heart, for (B)they will see God.

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“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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Blessed are the pure in heart,(A)
    for they will see God.(B)

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and (A)He made no distinction between us and them, (B)cleansing their hearts by faith.

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and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith [in Jesus].

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He did not discriminate between us and them,(A) for he purified their hearts by faith.(B)

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(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. (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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  1. James 4:8 I.e., chronic doubters

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]. 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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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) 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)

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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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  1. Acts 26:18 Or dominion

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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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)

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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. 1 Peter 1:22 Two early mss a pure heart

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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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. 1 Peter 1:22 Some early manuscripts from a pure heart

And everyone who has this (A)hope set on Him (B)purifies himself, just as He is pure.

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And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).

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All who have this hope in him purify themselves,(A) just as he is pure.(B)

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14 who (A)gave Himself for us (B)to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to (C)purify for Himself a (D)people for His own possession, (E)eager for good deeds.

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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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14 who gave himself for us(A) to redeem us from all wickedness(B) and to purify(C) for himself a people that are his very own,(D) eager to do what is good.(E)

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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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  1. Daniel 12:10 Or whitened
  2. Daniel 12:10 Or the instructors will

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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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)

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“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. 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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  1. Malachi 3:3 Or grain offerings

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) 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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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) 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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