John 3:25

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²⁵Some of John’s followers had an argument with a Jew about religious washing. ⁿ

nreligious washing The Jewish people washed themselves in special ways before eating, before worshiping in the Temple, and at other special times.

Now a discussion arose between some of John’s disciples and a Jew over purification.

An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.

Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification.

A debate broke out between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over ceremonial cleansing.

So a dispute occurred on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew concerning purification.

Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.

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