1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be all of you holy; for I am holy.

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Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

In Context

15But as he which has called you is holy, so be all of you holy in all manner of conversation;

17And if all of you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

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Cross References

Leviticus 11:44For I am the LORD your God: all of you shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and all of you shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall all of you defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.

Leviticus 20:7Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be all of you holy: for I am the LORD your God.

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 →

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