1Jn 3:3. Τὴν ἐλπίδα, hope) He has treated of faith, and he will treat of it again: in the next place, he will treat of love; now he speaks of hope.-ἐπʼ αὐτῷ, in Him) in God.-ἁγνίζει, purifieth) This mention of holiness is appropriate after speaking of sight, which is delighted with purity.-ἐκεῖνος, He) Jesus Christ: 1Jn 3:5.