Clean And Unclean

I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. — read the full passage →

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, — read the full passage →

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. — read the full passage →

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: — read the full passage →

That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. — read the full passage →

And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. — read the full passage →

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. — read the full passage →

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? — read the full passage →

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. — read the full passage →

But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.

There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. — read the full passage →

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? — read the full passage →

Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:

For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. — read the full passage →

That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. — read the full passage →

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; — read the full passage →

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. — read the full passage →

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: — read the full passage →

And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? — read the full passage →

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; — read the full passage →