⁶ “Take the Levites from among the children of Israel and cleanse them ceremonially.

^8 (A)Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. ^(B)Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and ^(C)purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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.

¹⁵ And he said to the people, “Be ready for the third day; ^(A)do not come near your wives.”