1 Peter 1:15
but according to the Holy Man, he who called you, ye yourselves also become holy in all conduct,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
In Context
14As children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves to the former desires in your ignorance,
16because it is written, Become ye holy, since I am holy.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Ye therefore shall be perfect, even as your Father in the heavens is perfect.
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in fear of God.
Philippians 1:27Only be citizens worthy of the good-news of the Christ, so that, whether having come and having seen you or being absent, I may hear things about you that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith o
Philippians 3:14I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12and solemnly declaring for you to walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own 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 →