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Bible Verses About Purity

God calls His people to a purity of heart and body that isn't about rules for their own sake, but about being fully His. These Bible verses about purity offer both a high standard and real grace for the fight to get there.

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Matthew 5:8

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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

Psalms 119:9

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“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.”

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4

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“For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor,”

1 Timothy 4:12

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“Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

Philippians 4:8

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“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.”

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

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“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.”

Psalms 51:10

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“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

2 Timothy 2:22

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“Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Purity?

God calls His people to a purity of heart and body that isn't about rules for their own sake, but about being fully His. These Bible verses about purity offer both a high standard and real grace for the fight to get there.

What is a good Bible verse about Purity?

Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

Where should I start reading about Purity in the Bible?

Start with Psalms 119:9, one of the 8 verses gathered here on this topic.

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