Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
this hope—of being hereafter "like Him." Faith and love, as well as hope, occur in I John 3:11, I John 3:23.
in—rather, "(resting) upon Him"; grounded on His promises.
purifieth himself—by Christ's Spirit in him (John 15:5, end). "Thou purifiest thyself, not of thyself, but of Him who comes that He may dwell in thee" [AUGUSTINE]. One's justification through faith is presupposed.
as he is pure—unsullied with any uncleanness. The Second Person, by whom both the Law and Gospel were given.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 John 3:3:
2 Corinthians 3:18
2 Corinthians 7:1
Hebrews 10:23
Hebrews 12:14
1 John 2:20
1 John 3:4
1 John 3:4
1 John 3:5
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