You are already pruned clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
- BSB You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
- NKJV You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
- NASB You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
- NLT You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.
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Quick answer
The disciples are already clean through the word Jesus has spoken to them. God's word cleanses and prepares believers to bear fruit.
Overview
Using the same root as 'prunes' in verse 2, Jesus says the disciples are already 'clean' because of His word. The message of Christ, received in faith, purifies and sets believers apart. This cleansing is the basis of their fruitfulness, underscoring that the gospel word is the means by which God works His pruning and purifying grace.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- John 17:17Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
- Eph 5:26that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
- 1 Pet 1:22Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:
- John 13:10Jesus said to him, “Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.”
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