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1 Peter 1:15
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses scattered believers who have recently abandoned sinful patterns, urging them to reject former passions and adopt a new ethical standard. He writes to them as obedient children transitioning from ignorance into a life defined by divine calling.
The words — The Greek ἀλλὰ (alla) translates literally as "but," marking a sharp transition from the previous command. ἅγιον (hagion) means "holy," functioning as the grammatical and theological benchmark for the instruction that follows.
The thread — This directive runs through Peter 1:16, which quotes Leviticus 11:44, and parallels Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 7:1, and Hebrews 12:14. The passages collectively tie human conduct directly to the revealed character of God.
Why it lands — The text commands believers to mirror God's holiness in every action, using His nature as the explicit measure for conduct. Readers must align their daily behavior with the character of the One who initiated their calling.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Cross-references
- Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
- Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
- 1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.