^3 (A)And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

The Corinthians’ Repentance

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

^6 (A)He who says he abides in Him ^(B)ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

Be Steadfast

¹⁴ Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent ^(A)to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;

^48 (A)Therefore you shall be perfect, just ^(B)as your Father in heaven is perfect.

^14 (A)Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, ^(B)without which no one will see the Lord:

²⁶ For such a High Priest was fitting for us, ^(A)who is holy, ^[a]harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, ^(B)and has become higher than the heavens;

⁵ because of the hope ^(A)which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,

^9 (A)and made no distinction between us and them, ^(B)purifying their hearts by faith.

^4 (A)and perseverance, ^[a]character; and character, hope. ^5 (B)Now hope does not disappoint, ^(C)because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.