²⁷ and to present her to himself^(A) as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.^(B)

⁴ These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.^(A) They follow the Lamb wherever he goes.^(B) They were purchased from among mankind^(C) and offered as firstfruits^(D) to God and the Lamb.