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Ephesians 5:26The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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26 ἵνα αὐτὴν ἁγιάσῃ καθαρίσας τῷ λουτρῷ τοῦ ὕδατος ἐν ῥήματι,
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Ephesians 5:26The Bible in Living English
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26 in order to hallow it, cleansing it by the bath of water with a word,
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Ephesians 5:26American Standard Version
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26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
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Ephesians 5:26The Emphasized Bible
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26 That her he might sanctify Having purified [her] with the bath of water in declaration,
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Ephesians 5:26King James Version
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26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
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Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 5New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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the bath of water by means of the word: Paul likens God’s word of truth to water that cleanses. Just as a bride in Israel bathed and adorned herself, so the bride of Christ, the Christian congregation, must be washed clean. Jesus Christ sees to it that in preparation for marriage, the congregation is morally and spiritually clean, without a spot or blemish. (Joh 15:3; Eph 5:22, 23, 27; 2Pe 3:11, 14) Christ’s disciples are able to identify stains and blemishes in their conduct and thinking because they have accurate knowledge of God’s Word. As they apply Bible principles in their life, God’s Word, like water, will help them to be “washed clean” of even serious sins.—1Co 6:9-11; Heb 10:21, 22.
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