Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

Bible References

Shall be

1 Corinthians 6:11
Such were some of you, but you have washed away your stains, you have been consecrated, you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
As these promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, and perfect our holiness in the fear of God.
Titus 2:14
He gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and to purify unto himself a people zealous of good works."
Hebrews 12:10
For they only disciplined us for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, that we may share his holiness.
1 Peter 1:7
These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 3:18
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
Revelation 7:13
And one of the Elders spoke to me, saying. "Who are these, clad in white robes? Whence come they?"
Revelation 19:8
And it has been granted to her to array herself in fine linen, bright and pure; For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints."

But the wicked

Romans 11:8
According as it is written, God has given them a spirit of slumber, Eyes that they should not see, Ears that they should not hear, unto this day.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all deceit of unrighteousness for those who are perishing, because they did not receive the love of the truth for their salvation.
Revelation 9:20
And the rest of mankind who were not killed with these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands. They would not give up the worship of demons and of idols made of gold and silver, and brass, and stone, and wood, which can neither see, nor hear, nor walk.
Revelation 16:11
and they blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and their sores; yet of their deeds they did not repent.
Revelation 22:11
He who is wicked, let him be wicked still; He who is filthy, let him be filthy still; He who is righteous, lit him practise righteousness still; And he who is holy, let him be made holy still.

But the wise

Mark 4:11
He went on to say to them. "The secret truth concerning the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside everything is told in parables,
Luke 24:25
"O foolish men," said Jesus, "slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
John 7:17
"If any one wills to do God's will he shall know concerning my teaching, whether it is from God, or I speak my own authority. Dedicate them in thy truth; thy word is truth."
John 8:47
"He who is from God listens to God's words. For this reason you do not listen, because you are not from God."
John 18:37
"You are a king, then? You!" said Pilate. "You say truly that I am a king." answered Jesus, "for this purpose I was born, and to this end came I into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Every man who is of the truth listens to my voice."
1 Corinthians 2:10
Yet God has unveiled them to us by his Spirit. For the Spirit fathoms everything, even the abysmal depths of God.
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God is come, and has granted us and understanding, so that we may come to know him who is true. And we are in him who is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and life eternal.