Read Full ChapterTherefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(1) So then having these promise-vows beloved, let's cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and ruach-spirit, completing holiness in the fear of אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.
The F.O.G
[1] My dear friends, since we have these magnificent promises from God - promises of His intimate presence and divine fellowship - let's purify ourselves completely, inside and out. Like someone preparing for a sacred encounter, let's cleanse away everything that stains our body or pollutes our spirit. In reverent awe of יהוה, let's pursue complete holiness, becoming all that He created us to be.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Having, then, these promises, beloved, may we cleanse ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God;
Young's Literal Translation
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