Ephesians 5:26

to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

World English Bible (WEB)

That{G2443} he{G846} might sanctify{G37}{(G5661)} and cleanse it{G2511}{(G5660)} with the washing{G3067} of water{G5204} by{G1722} the word{G4487},

Strong's King James

(26) to make her holy. Having cleansed her by the washing of water in the spoken word

The F.O.G

[26] He did this to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word—like a perfect bridegroom preparing his bride.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it with the bathing of the water in the saying,

Young's Literal Translation

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Ephesians 5:26

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Ephesians 5:26