1 Peter 1:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
In context
14 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
15 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
1 Peter 1:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
- KJV King James Version
- Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
- WEB World English Bible
- because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- because it hath been written, 'Become ye holy, because I am holy;'
- DBY Darby Translation
- because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.