1 Peter 1:15
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
King James Version
In Context
14As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
16Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Philippians 3:14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 1:14-24
Sobriety and Holiness; Exhortation to Brotherly Love. ( a. d. 66.) 13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of… Read the whole commentary →