22. “Therefore tell the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “I don’t do this for your sake, house of Israel, but for my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you went.
23. I will sanctify my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord,” says the Lord GOD, “when I am proven holy in you before their eyes.
24. “‘“For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and will bring you into your own land.
25. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your filthiness, and from all your idols.