Parallel Verses
Amplified
so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God],
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Holman Bible
to make her holy, cleansing
International Standard Version
so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word,
A Conservative Version
so that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it with the washing of water by the word,
American Standard Version
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
An Understandable Version
so that He could dedicate her [to Himself], after cleansing her by means of the washing of water [i.e., immersion], accompanied by the word. [Note: "The word" here refers either to a person's profession of faith (See Rom. 10:9) or to the Gospel message (See Rom. 10:17), both of which are associated with immersion].
Anderson New Testament
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the bath of water through the word,
Bible in Basic English
So that he might make it holy, having made it clean with the washing of water by the word,
Common New Testament
that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,
Daniel Mace New Testament
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
Darby Translation
in order that he might sanctify it, purifying it by the washing of water by the word,
Godbey New Testament
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
Goodspeed New Testament
to consecrate her, after cleansing her with the bath in water through her confession of him,
John Wesley New Testament
That he might sanctify it (having cleansed it by the washing of water) through the word:
Julia Smith Translation
That he might consecrate it, having cleansed by the washing of water in the word,
King James 2000
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Lexham Expanded Bible
in order that he might sanctify her by cleansing [her] with the washing of water by the word;
Modern King James verseion
that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
to sanctify it, and cleansed it in the fountain of water through the word,
Moffatt New Testament
to consecrate her by cleansing her in the bath of baptism as she utters her confession,
Montgomery New Testament
in order that after cleansing her in the bath of baptism, he might sanctify her by his word,
NET Bible
to sanctify her by cleansing her with the washing of the water by the word,
New Heart English Bible
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
Noyes New Testament
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the bath of the water in the word;
Sawyer New Testament
that he might sanctify it, purifying it with the washing of water with the word,
The Emphasized Bible
That, her, he might sanctify, having purified her with the bath of water, in declaration,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that he might sanctify it, purifying it in the laver of water by the word,
Twentieth Century New Testament
To make her holy, after purifying her by the Washing with the Water, according to his promise;
Webster
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Weymouth New Testament
in order to make her holy, cleansing her with the baptismal water by the word,
Williams New Testament
to consecrate her, after cleansing her through His word, as pictured in the water bath,
World English Bible
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
Worrell New Testament
that He might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of the water in the word,
Worsley New Testament
to sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Youngs Literal Translation
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it with the bathing of the water in the saying,
Themes
The atonement » Sanctification by
Baptism with the holy ghost » The word of God instrumental to
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As husband of the church
The church » Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Cleansing
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Sanctification
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To love them
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Marriage » What marriage is analogous to
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Sanctification » The church made glorious by
The scriptures » Designed for » Sanctifying
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the heart
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Cleansing by
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Types » Of the saviour » The bronze laver
Types of Christ » Laver of brass
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Husband and wife
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Topics
Interlinear
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 5:26
Devotionals containing Ephesians 5:26
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 5:26
Prayers for Ephesians 5:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Husbands And Wives
25 Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God], 27 so that [in turn] He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy [set apart for God] and blameless.
Cross References
Acts 22:16
Now, why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins by calling on His name [for salvation].’
1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you [before you believed]. But you were washed [by the atoning sacrifice of Christ], you were sanctified [set apart for God, and made holy], you were justified [declared free of guilt] in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the [Holy] Spirit of our God [the source of the believer’s new life and changed behavior].
Titus 2:14
who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Hebrews 10:10
And in accordance with this will [of God] we [who believe in the message of salvation] have been sanctified [that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes] through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) once for all.
Ezekiel 16:9
“Then I washed you with water; yes, I [thoroughly] washed away from you the [clinging] blood and anointed you with oil.
Ezekiel 36:25
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your uncleanness and from all your idols.
Zechariah 13:1
“In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the people of Jerusalem for [cleansing from] sin and impurity.
John 3:5
Jesus answered,
John 15:3
John 15:8
John 17:7
John 17:17-19
Acts 26:18
Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Titus 3:5-7
He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 9:14
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal [Holy] Spirit willingly offered Himself unblemished [that is, without moral or spiritual imperfection as a sacrifice] to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the ever living God?
Hebrews 10:22
let us approach [God] with a true and sincere heart in unqualified assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
James 1:18
It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God].
1 Peter 1:22-23
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
1 Peter 3:21
Corresponding to that [rescue through the flood], baptism [which is an expression of a believer’s new life in Christ] now
1 John 5:6
This is He who came through water and blood [His baptism and death], Jesus Christ—not by the water only, but by the water and the blood. It is the [Holy] Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. [He is the essence and origin of truth itself.]
Jude 1:1
Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and
To those who are the called (God’s chosen ones, the elect), dearly loved by God the Father, and kept [secure and set apart] for Jesus Christ: