Cleanliness

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Let all things be done decently and in order.

And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. — read the full passage →

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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.

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

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

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

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:

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; — read the full passage →

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: — read the full passage →

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

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

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. — read the full passage →

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: — read the full passage →

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

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

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. — read the full passage →

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. — read the full passage →

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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.

Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? — 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 →

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. — read the full passage →

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.