1 Peter 1:15
but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,
World English 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
16because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:27Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Philippians 3:14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12to the end that you should 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 →