1 Peter 1:15
but like as he which called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;
Revised Version 1895
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, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Romans 8:28And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;
Philippians 3:14I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth 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 →