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

And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.