1 Peter 1:15
but as he who called you is holy, be ye also holy in all your conduct;
Noyes Bible
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 conforming yourselves to the former lusts in your ignorance;
16because it is written, “Ye shall be holy, for I am holy.”
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Romans 8:28We know moreover that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1Having then these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or remain absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 3:14I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12that ye should walk in a manner worthy of God, who is calling you to 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 →