not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,

And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.

which signifieth baptism that now saveth us, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but in that a good conscience consenteth to God, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

And such were ye verily: but ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified by the name of the Lord Jesus: And by the spirit of our God.

But God, which is rich in mercy through his great love wherewith he loved us,

For by grace are ye made safe through faith, and that, not of yourselves: For it is the gift of God,

to sanctify it, and cleansed it in the fountain of water through the word,

Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,

Jesus answered, and said unto him, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: except a man be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

and the new put on; which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that made him:

which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,

If I will justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me; if I will put forth my self for a perfect man, he shall prove me a wicked doer.

What is man, that he should be clean? What hath he, which is born of a woman, whereby he might be known to be righteous?

But how may a man compared unto God be justified? Or, how can he be clean, that is born of a woman?

Make in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

and that thou, LORD, art merciful; for thou rewardest every man according to his work.

For thou, LORD, art good and gracious, and of great mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

But thou, O LORD God, art full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, plenteous in goodness and truth.

O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

Yea, verily, I will declare thy goodness and thy works, but they shall not profit thee.

Where is there such a God as thou? That pardonest wickedness, and forgivest the offenses of the remnant of thine heritage? He keepeth not his wrath for ever. And why? His delight is to have compassion.

And his mercy is always on them that fear him, throughout all generations.

He remembereth mercy: and helpeth his servant Israel.

To fulfill the mercy promised to our fathers; And to remember his holy covenant;

Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day spring from on high hath visited us:

And he answered and said, "Thou shalt love thy Lord God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind: and thy neighbor as thyself."

because that by the deeds of the law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. For by the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

We suppose, therefore we hold, that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, is his faith counted for righteousness.

yer the children were born, when they had neither done good neither bad - that the purpose of God, which is by election, might stand - it was said unto her, not by the reason of works, but by grace of the caller,

So lieth it not then in a man's will, or cunning, but in the mercy of God.

What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.

If it be of grace, then is it not of works. For then were grace no more grace. If it be by the deserving of works, then is it no more grace. For then were deserving no longer deserving.

know that a man is not justified by the deeds of the law: but by the faith of Jesus Christ - and therefore we have believed on Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the deeds of the law: because that no flesh shall be justified by the deeds of the law.

To Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, "in the seeds," as in many: But, "in thy seed," as in one, which is Christ.

to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherewith he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

and be ye renewed in the spirit of your minds,

But after that the kindness and love of our saviour God to man ward appeared,

Let us therefore go boldly unto the seat of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

if they fall away, should be renewed again unto repentance: Forasmuch as they have, as concerning themselves, crucified the son of God afresh, making a mock of him.

which in time past were not a people, yet are now the people of God, which were not under mercy: but now have obtained mercy.

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By works

If I will justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me; if I will put forth my self for a perfect man, he shall prove me a wicked doer.
What is man, that he should be clean? What hath he, which is born of a woman, whereby he might be known to be righteous?
But how may a man compared unto God be justified? Or, how can he be clean, that is born of a woman?
And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Yea, verily, I will declare thy goodness and thy works, but they shall not profit thee.
And he answered and said, "Thou shalt love thy Lord God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind: and thy neighbor as thyself."
because that by the deeds of the law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. For by the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, is his faith counted for righteousness.
yer the children were born, when they had neither done good neither bad - that the purpose of God, which is by election, might stand - it was said unto her, not by the reason of works, but by grace of the caller,
If it be of grace, then is it not of works. For then were grace no more grace. If it be by the deserving of works, then is it no more grace. For then were deserving no longer deserving.
know that a man is not justified by the deeds of the law: but by the faith of Jesus Christ - and therefore we have believed on Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the deeds of the law: because that no flesh shall be justified by the deeds of the law.
To Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, "in the seeds," as in many: But, "in thy seed," as in one, which is Christ.
But God, which is rich in mercy through his great love wherewith he loved us,
which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,

Washing

Jesus answered, and said unto him, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: except a man be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
And such were ye verily: but ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified by the name of the Lord Jesus: And by the spirit of our God.
to sanctify it, and cleansed it in the fountain of water through the word,
which signifieth baptism that now saveth us, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but in that a good conscience consenteth to God, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Renewing

Make in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
and be ye renewed in the spirit of your minds,
and the new put on; which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that made him:
if they fall away, should be renewed again unto repentance: Forasmuch as they have, as concerning themselves, crucified the son of God afresh, making a mock of him.

General references

that Aaron and his sons may wash both their hands and their feet thereout,
and set the laver between the tabernacle of witness, and the altar, and put water therein,
And of the rest of the oil that is in his hand, shall the priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot: even upon the blood of the trespass offering.
Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down by the goat. Bullocks, Lions and cattle shall keep company together, so that a little child shall rule them.
I, even I, am the only LORD, and without me there is no Saviour.
So lieth it not then in a man's will, or cunning, but in the mercy of God.
and cometh not of works, lest any man should boast himself.
We love him, because he loved us first.
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