⁵³ For this ^[a]perishable must put on ^[b](A)the imperishable, and this ^(B)mortal must put on immortality.

²² that, in reference to your former way of life, you are to ^(A)rid yourselves of the ^(B)old ^[a]self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the ^(C)lusts of deceit, ²³ and that you are to be ^(D)renewed in the spirit of your minds, ²⁴ and to ^(E)put on the ^(F)new ^[b]self, which ^[c](G)in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

¹⁷ Therefore if anyone is ^(A)in Christ, this person is ^(B)a new ^[a]creation; ^(C)the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

Paul Reveals His Heart

7 Therefore, having these promises, ^(A)beloved, ^(B)let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

^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.

¹⁵ For ^(A)neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a ^(B)new ^[a]creation.

⁷ but if we ^(A)walk in the Light as ^(B)He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and ^(C)the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.