1 Peter 1:15 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

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New International Version
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;

New Living Translation
But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.

English Standard Version
but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,

Berean Standard Bible
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

Berean Literal Bible
But as the One having called you is holy, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct,

King James Bible
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

New King James Version
but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,

New American Standard Bible
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior;

NASB 1995
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior;

NASB 1977
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior;

Legacy Standard Bible
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct;

Amplified Bible
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];

Christian Standard Bible
But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct;

American Standard Version
but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

Contemporary English Version
Always live as God's holy people should, because God is the one who chose you, and he is holy.

English Revised Version
but like as he which called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But because the God who called you is holy you must be holy in every aspect of your life.

Good News Translation
Instead, be holy in all that you do, just as God who called you is holy.

International Standard Version
Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy.

Majority Standard Bible
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

NET Bible
but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,

New Heart English Bible
but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;

Webster's Bible Translation
But as he who hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of deportment.

Weymouth New Testament
but--in imitation of the holy One who has called you--you also must be holy in all your habits of life.

World English Bible
but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
but according as He who called you [is] holy, you also, become holy in all behavior,

Berean Literal Bible
But as the One having called you is holy, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct,

Young's Literal Translation
but according as He who did call you is holy, ye also, become holy in all behaviour,

Smith's Literal Translation
But according to the holy one calling you, also should ye yourselves be holy in all turning back;

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But according to him that hath called you, who is holy, be you also in all manner of conversation holy:

Catholic Public Domain Version
but in accord with him who has called you: the Holy One. And in every behavior, you yourself must be holy,

New American Bible
but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,

New Revised Standard Version
Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But be you holy in all your conduct, as he who has called you is holy;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But be Holy Ones in your entire way of life, as he who has called you is holy,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
but as he who has called you is holy, so be you holy in all your behavior:

Godbey New Testament
but according to the Holy One who has called you. Be ye also holy in all your deportment;

Haweis New Testament
but as he who hath called you is holy, be ye holy also in all your conduct:

Mace New Testament
but as he, who has called you, is holy: let your whole conduct be an imitation of his holiness.

Weymouth New Testament
but--in imitation of the holy One who has called you--you also must be holy in all your habits of life.

Worrell New Testament
but, according as He Who called you is holy, do ye yourselves become holy in all your conduct;

Worsley New Testament
but as He who hath called you is holy, be ye also holy in all your conversation: since it is written,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

A Call to Holiness
…14As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. 15But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, 16for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”…

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Cross References

Leviticus 11:44
For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground.

Leviticus 19:2
“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.

Leviticus 20:7
Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.

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.

Ephesians 1:4
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Treasury of Scripture

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

as.

1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Romans 8:28-30
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose…

is.

Isaiah 6:3
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Revelation 3:7
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

Revelation 4:8
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

so.

Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Luke 1:74,75
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, …

2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

in.

1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Philippians 3:20
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

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1 Peter 1

1. Peter praises God for his manifold spiritual graces;
10. showing that the salvation in Christ the fulfillment of prophesy;
13. and exhorts them accordingly to be holy.

Berean Study Bible

But just as
This phrase introduces a comparison, emphasizing the standard to which believers are called. The Greek word "καθώς" (kathōs) implies a direct correlation or likeness. In the context of 1 Peter, it sets the stage for understanding that the Christian life is to mirror the character of God. This comparison is not merely aspirational but is presented as an achievable goal through divine empowerment.

He who called you
The phrase refers to God, the initiator of the believer's journey of faith. The Greek word for "called" is "καλέσας" (kalesas), which conveys the idea of a divine invitation or summons. This calling is not based on human merit but on God's sovereign grace. Historically, the concept of calling is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where God calls individuals and nations to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the lives of Abraham, Moses, and Israel.

is holy
The holiness of God is a central theme in Scripture, denoting His absolute purity, moral perfection, and separateness from sin. The Greek word "ἅγιος" (hagios) is used here, which means "set apart" or "sacred." In the historical context of the early church, surrounded by pagan practices, the holiness of God stood in stark contrast to the moral decay of the surrounding culture. God's holiness is both a comfort and a challenge to believers, as it assures them of His perfect nature and calls them to a higher standard.

so be holy
This imperative command is a call to action for believers. The Greek verb "γίνεσθε" (ginesthe) is in the present imperative, suggesting a continuous, ongoing process of becoming holy. It is not a one-time event but a lifelong pursuit. Theologically, this reflects the process of sanctification, where believers are progressively conformed to the image of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

in all you do
This phrase underscores the comprehensive nature of the call to holiness. The Greek "ἐν πάσῃ ἀναστροφῇ" (en pasē anastrophē) translates to "in all conduct" or "in every aspect of life." It implies that holiness is not confined to religious activities but permeates every area of a believer's life, including thoughts, words, and actions. Historically, this would have been a radical call for the early Christians, who were to live distinctively in a world that often opposed their values.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(15) But as he which hath called you is holy.--More correctly, But according to (or, after, i.e., in the likeness of: see Ephesians 4:24, "after God") the Holy One who called you. The "calling" is mentioned because of the obligation it imposes upon us. Bengel notices how fond St. Peter is of the words "call," "calling." (See 1Peter 2:9; 1Peter 2:21; 1Peter 3:9; 1Peter 5:10; 2Peter 1:3; 2Peter 1:10.) The "call" here seems to mean specially the call to be children of God. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 15. - But as he which hath called you is holy; rather, after the pattern of the Holy One who called you. The calling is the fulfillment of the election:, "Whom he did predestinate, them he also called." The Christian's effort must be to fashion himself, by God's grace, after the likeness of God. not according to the former lusts (comp. Matthew 5:45, 48; also Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:24). So be ye holy in all manner of conversation. In the whole course of your daily life, in all its details, as you move hither and thither among men, take the holiness of God for your pattern: "Be not conformed to this world." (For the word "conversation" (ἀναστροφή), comp. Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:22; 1 Timothy 4:12; Hebrews 13:7.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

just as
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

He who
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

called
καλέσαντα (kalesanta)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

[is] holy,
ἅγιον (hagion)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

so
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

be
γενήθητε (genēthēte)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

holy
ἅγιοι (hagioi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

all
πάσῃ (pasē)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

you do,
ἀναστροφῇ (anastrophē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 391: Dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. From anastrepho; behavior.

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