2 Corinthians 3:18

18And we all, with unveiled face, abeholding bthe glory of the Lord,
Or reflecting the glory of the Lord
dare being transformed into the same image efrom one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Ephesians 5:26

26that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by fthe washing of water gwith the word,

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Stand Firm

13But hwe ought always to give thanks to God for you, ibrothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you jas the firstfruits
Some manuscripts  chose you from the beginning
lto be saved, mthrough sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

James 1:21

21Therefore nput away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with omeekness the implanted word, pwhich is able to save your souls.

1 Peter 1:22-23

22Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for qa sincere brotherly love, rlove one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 ssince you have been born again, tnot of perishable seed but of imperishable, through uthe living and abiding word of God;
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