1 John 3:3

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 3:3

BSB

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

AKJV

And every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as he is pure.

CPDV

And everyone who holds this hope in him, keeps himself holy, just as he also is holy.

ERV

And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

NHEB

Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.

SMT

And every one having this hope in him purifies himself, as he himself is pure.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 3:3

AndG2532ConjunctioneverymanG3956AdjectivethathathG2192Verb thisG5026 hopeG1680Noun Feminine inG1909Preposition himG846 purifiethG48Verb himselfG1438evenasG2531Adverb heG1565 isG2076Verb pureG53Adjective

Commentary for 1 John 3:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 3:3

Summary

Hope in his nature motivates personal purification

Event

Hope inspires personal holiness

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD