Acts 15:9

9and ahe made no distinction between us and them, bhaving cleansed their hearts cby faith.

Ephesians 5:26

26that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by dthe washing of water ewith the word,

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Stand Firm

13But fwe ought always to give thanks to God for you, gbrothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you has the firstfruits
Some manuscripts  chose you from the beginning
jto be saved, kthrough sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
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