John 2:6

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And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

Then some of John's disciples got into a controversy with a Jew in regard to purification; so they came to John and said to him.

They had noticed that some of his disciples were eating with "common," that is to say, unwashed hands.

in order that after cleansing her in the bath of baptism, he might sanctify her by his word,

of faith in God, of the teaching regarding ablutions and the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

since they consist only in meats and drinks and various ablutions, carnal ordinances, imposed until the time of reformation.

let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled from and evil conscience, and our bodies bathed in pure water.

"Go on into the village facing you, and at once you will find an ass tied, and her colt with her. Loose them and bring them to me.