Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
Bible References
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Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that his efforts were unavailing, but that, on the contrary, a riot was beginning, he took some water, and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying as he did so: "I am not answerable for this bloodshed; you must see to it yourselves."
Luke 11:38
The Pharisee noticed, to his astonishment, that Jesus omitted the ceremonial washing before breakfast.
John 2:6
There were standing there six stone water-jars, in accordance with the Jewish rule of 'purification,' each holding twenty or thirty gallons.
John 3:25
Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew on the subject of 'purification;'
Hebrews 9:10
the whole system being concerned only with food and drink and various ablutions--external ceremonials imposed until the coming of the New Order.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!
1 John 1:7
But, if our lives are lived in the Light, as God himself is in the Light, we have communion with one another, and the Blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.