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2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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ASV

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

KJV

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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19 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΤαύταςTautasTheseG3778 →
οὖνounthereforeG3767 →
ἔχοντεςechonteshavingG2192 →
τὰςtas<the>G3588 →
ἐπαγγελίας,epangeliaspromises,G1860 →
ἀγαπητοί,agapētoibeloved,G27 →
καθαρίσωμενkatharisōmenwe may cleanseG2511 →
ἑαυτοὺςhe'autousourselvesG1438 →
ἀπὸapofromG575 →
παντὸςpantoseveryG3956 →
μολυσμοῦmolusmoudefilementG3436 →
σαρκὸςsarkosof fleshG4561 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
πνεύματοςpneumatosspiritG4151 →
ἐπιτελοῦντεςepitelountesperfectingG2005 →
ἁγιωσύνηνhagiōsunēnholinessG42 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
φόβῳphobō[the] fearG5401 →
θεοῦ.¶theouof God.G2316 →

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Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.1 Peter 2:11Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.Galatians 5:16So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.James 4:8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.1 Peter 1:15But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.2 Corinthians 6:17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”1 John 3:3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.Ezekiel 36:25–26I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”2 Peter 1:4–8Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.Psalms 14:3All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.1 Thessalonians 5:23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Philippians 3:12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

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