Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 John 3:3 in English Standard Version "And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure." Ro 15:12 And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” 2Co 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.