Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 John 3:3
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3. this hope —of being hereafter "like Him." Faith and love, as well as hope, occur in 1 John 3:11 ; 1 John 3:23 . in —rather, "(resting) upon Him"; grounded on His promises. purifieth himself —by Christ's Spirit in him ( John 15:5 , end). "Thou purifiest thyself, not of thyself, but of Him who comes that He may dwell in thee" [AUGUSTINE]. One's justification through faith is presupposed. as he is pure —unsullied with any uncleanness. The Second Person, by whom both the Law and Gospel were given. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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