1 Peter 1:15

1 Peter 1:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
• New International Version (NIV)But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;
• English Standard Version (ESV)but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
• New King James Version (NKJV)but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,

Context of 1 Peter 1:15

13Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be sober-minded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; 16for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy. 17If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.

1 Peter 1:15 word by word

ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὸν καλέσαντα ὑμᾶς ἅγιον καὶ αὐτοὶ ἅγιοι ἐν πάσῃ ἀναστροφῇ γενήθητε,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butἀλλάalla · butG235
• asκατάkata · according toG2596
• he which hath calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• youσύsu · youG4771
• is holyἅγιοςhagios · holyG40
• soκαίkai · andG2532
• beγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• yeαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• manner of conversationἀναστροφήanastrophē · behaviourG391

Cross-references for 1 Peter 1:15

• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
• 1 Peter 5:10The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.
• Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
• Romans 9:24on us, the ones he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?
• Philippians 3:14I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:12we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us to impurity but to live in holiness.
• 2 Timothy 1:9He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
• 2 Peter 1:3His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
• Isaiah 6:3And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth.
• Revelation 3:7“Write to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: Thus says the Holy One, the true one, the one who has the key of David, who opens and no one will close, and who closes and no one opens:
• Revelation 4:8Each of the four living creatures had six wings; they were covered with eyes around and inside. Day and night they never stop, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Almighty, who was, who is, and who is to come.
• Revelation 6:10They cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, the one who is holy and true, how long until you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?”
• Matthew 5:48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
• Luke 1:74having been rescued from the hand of our enemies, would serve him without fear
• 2 Corinthians 7:1So then, dear friends, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 1:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15But as he which hath called you - Heathenism scarcely produced a god whose example was not the most abominable; their greatest gods, especially, were paragons of impurity; none of their philosophers could propose the objects of their adoration as objects of imitation. Here Christianity has an infinite advantage over heathenism. God is holy, and he calls upon all who believe in him to imitate his holiness; and the reason why they should be holy is, that…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15But as he which hath called you is holy - On the word called, see the notes at Ephesians 4:1. The meaning here is, that the model or example in accordance with which they were to frame their lives, should be the character of that God who had called them into his kingdom. They were to be like him. Compare the notes at Matthew 5:48. So be ye holy in all manner of conversation - In all your conduct. On the word “conversation,” see the notes at Philemon 1:27…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-16Verses 13-16 As the traveller, the racer, the warrior, and the labourer, gathered in their long and loose garments, that they might be ready in their business, so let Christians do by their minds and affections. Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all behaviour. Be sober-minded in opinion, as well as in practice, and humble in your judgment of yourselves. A strong and perfect trust in the grace of God, is…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-16"Be holy, because I am holy": This phrase appears often in Scripture. It emphasizes that God's people must be holy like God (see Leviticus 11:44–45; 19:2; 20:7; also Ezekiel 20:12; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Revelation 22:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. Literally, "But (rather) after the pattern of Him who hath called you (whose characteristic is that He is) holy, be (Greek, 'become') ye yourselves also holy." God is our grand model. God's calling is a frequently urged motive in Peter's Epistles. Every one that begets, begets an offspring resembling himself [Epiphanius]. "Let the acts of the offspring indicate similarity to the Father" [Augustine]. conversation--deportment, course of life: one's way…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Peter 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings