1 Peter 1:15
but in your whole life show yourselves to be holy, after the pattern of the Holy One from whom you received your Call.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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
16For Scripture says — ‘You shall be holy, because I am holy.’
Cross References
Matthew 5:48You, then, must become perfect — as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him — those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
2 Corinthians 7:1With these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that pollutes either body or spirit, and, in deepest reverence for God, aim at perfect holiness.
Philippians 1:27Under all circumstances let your lives be worthy of the Good News of the Christ: so that, whether I come and see you, or whether I hear of your affairs at a distance, I may know that you are standing firm, animated by one spirit, and joining with one heart in a common struggle for the Faith taught by the Good News,
Philippians 3:14I press on to the goal, to gain the prize of that heavenward Call which God gave me through Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:12so that you should make your daily lives worthy of God who is calling you into the glory of his Kingdom.
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 →