1 Peter 1:15
But as hee which hath called you, is holie, so be yee holie in all maner of conuersation;
Geneva Bible 1599
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 obedient children, not fashioning your selues vnto the former lustes of your ignorance:
16Because it is written, Be yee holie, for I am holie.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Ye shall therefore be perfit, as your Father which is in heauen, is perfite.
Romans 8:28Also we knowe that all thinges worke together for the best vnto them that loue God, euen to them that are called of his purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1Seing then we haue these promises, dearely beloued, let vs clense our selues from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, and finish our sanctification in the feare of God.
Philippians 1:27Onely let your conuersation be, as it becommeth the Gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or els be absent, I may heare of your matters that ye continue in one Spirit, and in one mind, fighting together through the faith of the Gospel.
Philippians 3:14And follow hard toward the marke, for the prise of the hie calling of God in Christ Iesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12That ye would walke worthy of God, who hath called you vnto his kingdome and glorie.
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 →