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John 3:25

Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.

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ASV

There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purifying.

KJV

Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἐγένετοegenetoAroseG1096 →
οὖνounthenG3767 →
ζήτησιςzētēsisa debateG2214 →
ἐκekamongG1537 →
τῶνtōntheG3588 →
μαθητῶνmathētōndisciplesG3101 →
ἸωάννουIōannouof JohnG2491 →
μετὰmetawithG3326 →
ἸουδαίουIoudaiou[a certain] JewG2453 →
περὶperiaboutG4012 →
καθαρισμοῦ.katharismoupurification.G2512 →

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John 2:6Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.Hebrews 6:2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.Hebrews 9:23So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.Hebrews 9:10They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.1 Peter 3:21And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,Mark 7:8You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”Hebrews 9:13–14For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean,Mark 7:2–5and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled—that is, unwashed.Luke 11:38But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.Matthew 9:14At that time John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?”Luke 5:33Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”Mark 7:4And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.Acts 21:24Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.John 10:17The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.Hebrews 1:2But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

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