1 Peter 1:16 “for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.””

1 Peter 1:16

for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

American Standard Version

because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because it is written, Be yee holie, for I am holie.

Darby Translation

because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy.

Young's Literal Translation

because it hath been written, 'Become ye holy, because I am holy;'

Bible in Basic English

Because it has been said in the Writings, You are to be holy, for I am holy.

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In context

15But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

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